Beverly Sanders was one of about 1,000 female pilots who flew during WWII. Known as the WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots), the women flew non-combat missions in the U.S.
Ms. Sanders talks about flying during the war and a recent flight she took. She explains how dangerous the work was that the women did, and she describes the feeling of flying.
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Beverly Sanders was one of about 1,000 female pilots who flew during WWII. Known as the WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots), the women flew non-combat missions in the U.S.
Ms. Sanders talks about flying during the war and a recent flight she took. She explains how dangerous the work was that the women did, and she describes the feeling of flying.
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WUTC-FM Chattanooga on June 20, 2012.
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