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During World War II, 1,074 women were trained to join men in the air to serve their country. They became Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs.) WASPs flew over 60 million miles in non-combat missions during World War II with the goal to free up male pilots to fly overseas. About 40 women died serving as WASPs. The program was closed because the US government refused to recognize WASPs as part of the military. The National WASP WWII Museum was founded in 2003 to honor the WASPs for their under-appreciated efforts. The museum is located on the edge of Avenger Airfield in Texas, where the WASPS were trained. Exhibits in the museum include the Bamboo Bomber used to train WASPs on Avenger Field.
210 Avenger Field Rd, Sweetwater, TX 79556, Phone: 325-235-0099
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