This page has now been transferred from 'What's New' to 'What's Old'. Things happen fast on the internet-- and this page has now been archived for reference.
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News spreads about the National WASP WWII Museum! |
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WASP Memorial Fly In, May 28 at Avenger Field, Sweetwater, Texas! |
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The FIRST ANNUAL WASP Memorial Fly-in at Avenger Field, Sweetwater, Texas celebrates the WASP of WWII, first women in history to fly America’s military aircraft,. The National WASP WWII Museum, Inc. hosts this event, to be held at Avenger Field where the WASP trained and will include the opening of the Temporary WASP Museum at a1929 historic hangar, Missing WASP Flyover of WWII Aircraft, parade and program honoring the WASP. |
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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2005 FROM AVENGER FIELD! |
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Read all the GOOD NEWS from the National WASP WWII Museum! AND SAVE THE DATE: MAY 28, 2005 for the Memorial Day WASP Flyin at Avenger Field, Sweetwater, Texas! If you would like to PARTICIPATE, HELP, VOLUNTEER, please email us! |
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Did you know--WASP were not officially
considered Veterans' until 1977? |
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| Silver Wings GiftShop | A really fun way to honor the WASP, share their history and find a few fun Christmas gifts at the same time! Visit our brand new Silver Wings Giftshop and check out the "Giant Mug Collection--of Aircraft of the Army Air Force and planes flown by the WASP! ALL proceeds benefit the Wings Across America Interviews | ||||||||||||||||||
| Sweetwater Story | Read all about the vision of the National WASP WWII Museum as presented to the Rotary Club and citizens of Sweetwater, Texas. See the smiling WASP who were on hand. EXCITING DAYS AHEAD! | ||||||||||||||||||
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HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY--2004--CELEBRATE LOCALLY! |
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| Memorial Day | Celebrations all across the country include the grand opening and dedication of the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C. and the VETERAN's AIRSHOW at Columbia, Missouri. BOTH of these celebrations will have WASP in attendance!!!! Make plans to take your kids and share with them what Memorial Day is all about! | ||||||||||||||||||
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Welcome WASP Memorial Collections -- with unique and limited edition merchandise in support of the National WASP WWII Museum. Discounts on merchandise for Museum members! This month--Sterling Silver WASP Wing Rings! | ||||||||||||||||||
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IT'S OFFICIAL!!!! MEET OUR NEW NATIONAL PARTNERS! |
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| ARNOLD AIR SOCIETY & SILVER WINGS! |
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| 100 YEARS OF Powered FLIGHT--"Wingtip to Wingtip--the Pioneering WASP of WWII" | "Wingtip to Wingtip" --an article by Nancy Parrish, included in the Royal Academy of Aeronautics' extraordinary publication: "100 Years of Powered Flight" with an introduction by the Duke of Edinburgh. PDF Published by the Winchester Group |  |
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| SWEETWATER | An interactive album of the Rich Aviation History of Sweetwater, Texas: HOME OF THE WASP--and future site of the WASP WWII Museum! |
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| THE FLIGHT TIMES! | Aviation news from around the world--instantly--right to your email box! I highly recommend it! All you have to do to sign up for a FREE subscription is send a 'subscribe' email to: FlightTimes@tiscali.co.uk | ||||||||||||||||||
| THE AFROTC FLOAT for Baylor's Homecomig Parade, 2003 | The first ever Baylor AFROTC's float--honoring 100 Years of Flight and a WASP--won the "Class C" award and showcased the history of flight and aviation 'firsts'...including the first women in history to fly American military aircraft and a fantastic recreation of the WRIGHT FLYER--hand built by a female aviation cadet and pilot! Photos of parade participatants, including Col. Jeffery Bowles, Commanding Officer of the Baylor AFROTC and WASP Deanie Parrish. | ||||||||||||||||||
| San Antonio Express | Article in the San Antonio Express, featuring WASP Ann Holaday and Dorothy Lucas | ||||||||||||||||||
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SOS and how YOU CAN HELP! |
RIGHT NOW, the UNITED STATES CONGRESS HHS Appropriations Labor Subcommittee is
considering an appropriation request for funding to enable Wings Across
America to COMPLETE the digital videotaped interviews with the surviving
WASP. We've
interviewed 104 WASP in 19 states--but there are over 200 WASP still
waiting to be interviewed!
If you enjoy the WASP on the WEB and believe we should cherish the history of this incredible group of American heroes, PLEASE don't hesitate! |
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| CHARTER MEMBERSHIPS | The WASP WWII Museum Association announces the beginning of the CHARTER MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN ONLINE! | ||||||||||||||||||
| WEST TEXAS and the Best Kept Secret of WWII | Online article that appeared in the Abilene Reporter. | ||||||||||||||||||
| UNAMIOUS APPROVAL | The City Commissioners of Sweetwater unanimously approved the LAND for the new WASP WWII Museum. READ about it online! | ||||||||||||||||||
| HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY, 2003! | |||||||||||||||||||
| 17 Florida WASP | Wings Across America spent part of April and May in FLORIDA, interviewing an incredible group of amazing WASP. This brings the interviews to date to 104! Be sure you check out the extra pictures on Webshots! | ||||||||||||||||||
| Memorial Day Gossport | Online newsletter--our Gossport Gazette--hot off the presses for Memorial Day! | ||||||||||||||||||
| MARCH 2003-- IT'S WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH! CELEBRATE THE WASP! | |||||||||||||||||||
| Avenger Field Poster and WASP Movies on CD | Great way to support the WASP WWII Museum and add to your collection! | ||||||||||||||||||
| WASP to Lackland AFB | Terrific day at Lackland, AFB, where WASP Deanie Parrish gave a speech to the recruits and was honored at graduation. SEE the pictures--of the ALL FEMALE Flight, female Colonel who reviewed the parade, and our wonderful hosts from the 37th training wing, 324th | ||||||||||||||||||
| WASP Articles online | the most recent WASP articles online--reprinted here! Read all about Ruth Helm, Dorothy Lucas and Betty Shipley | ||||||||||||||||||
| Autographed WASP Poster on EBAY! | An incredible 30" x 39" original poster by Wings Across America--autographed by SEVENTY NINE WASP! | ||||||||||||||||||
| Final Flight | A way to honor those WASP who have passed on. | ||||||||||||||||||
| A Brief History of the WASP Video | Edited and produced by Wings Across America, this 6 minute video gives a great short history lesson. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Special Edition Gosport Gazette |
Celebrate Women's History Month with our special edition "Gosport Gazette." Read all about the Daedalians and the WASP, a personal thank you from a Navy Cdr, an article on WASP Julie Stege, link to a great story on woman pilots flying in combat today and more. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Free lithographs from the Air Force News Service, celebrating the Centennial of Flight! | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Columbia Soaring |
A wonderful tribute to the Astronauts of Spaceship Columbia |  |
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| WASP MUSEUM moves forward! | Latest news from Sweetwater about the WASP WWII MUSEUM. New interim Executive Committee chosen as the Museum Association begins taking the first important steps to building an extraordinary tribute to the WASP! | ||||||||||||||||||
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JANUARY 2003 YEAR OF THE WASP! |
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| WASP PLAY OPENS in CHICAGO! |
Northlight Theatre is proud to present the World Premiere of SKY GIRLS, the new historical drama by Chicago playwright Jenny Laird about five fictional World War II female fliers, united in their hopes of becoming WASPs (Women Air Force Service Pilots). Under the direction of BJ Jones, . the official press opening night is Tuesday, February 4 at 7:30 p.m. |
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| WASP MUSEUM happening in Sweetwater |
The Sweetwater Reporter's article on the WASP WWII MUSEUM
from January 24, 2003 |
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Experience the Vision and help us build the WASP WWII MUSEUM!! |
Visit the WASP WWII MUSEUM site -- share our vision! |
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WASP visit the Texas Capital |
WASP Deanie Parrish and Florene Watson, along with Wings Across America Director Nancy Parrish, were the special guests of the Texas Aerospace Commission at the Gala Celebration in Austin! | ||||||||||||||||||
| The WASP AFGHANS! | SEE WHERE THEY ARE! It's just perfect timing to order one for MOTHER's DAY! | To enjoy this site you may need: | |||||||||||||||||
| WASP Marie Genaro | WASP Marie Genaro, 43-w-2 passed away on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003. No information yet on services, but the link will take you to a terrific short article on Marie. She was a very special lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. | ||||||||||||||||||
| WASP ARTICLE! | Austin American Statesman features WASP Millie Dalrymple--with MANY pictures! | ||||||||||||||||||
| Texas begins the Centinnial of Flight Celebrations! | Let the celebrations begin! Check the official calendar to see what's coming up January 13 to the 25! | ||||||||||||||||||
| A WWII PRAYER for 2003 | From Stephen Vincent Benet, a prayer President Roosevelt prayed over 60 years ago...just as needed today | ||||||||||||||||||
| CENTINNIAL OF FLIGHT COMMISSION | Here is the official website of the big year-long event! | ||||||||||||||||||
| An Exciting IMAX Adventure from the National Museum of Naval Aviation, | "The Magic of Flight" -- so appropriate for 2003...if you have a high speed connection and want to see a clip, click on the picture! | ||||||||||||||||||
| DECEMBER 2002 NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD! | |||||||||||||||||||
| Sad news--Kate Lee Adams Harris, WASP44-2 | Reprinted from the North Carolina Herald Sun, Kate Lee Adams Harris, WASP -- class 44-2 passed away December 8, 2002 |
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| NPR AIRS SPECIAL ON THE WASP! | Tune in to this wonderful documentary on DECEMBER 18--NPR, 'ALL THINGS CONSIDERED!' Read the rest of the story! | ||||||||||||||||||
| WASP Museum | More than a just a dream!...the WASP WWII MUSEUM WILL be built in Sweetwater, Texas. Read the rest of the story by the Abilene Reporter--with much more to come very, very soon! | ||||||||||||||||||
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NOVEMBER 2002 NEWS FROM WASP ON THE WEB |
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| ONLINE PRAYER REQUESTS |
In this quiet place, we ask you to join us...to bring some comfort to those who need it most...WASP who are hurting...families who are grieving. This is a concrete way for all of us to participate in some way. Please join us. To "POST" a request, just click on the 'post' link. To read prayer requests, select 'contents'. We need your help...we need your prayers. THANK YOU for caring. | ||||||||||||||||||
| SHUSY REYNOLDS SPEAKS | Great article, reprinted from the Pittsburg Post Gazette. Read all about the new WASP Vice President and Chair of WASP-WWII STORES! | ||||||||||||||||||
| WASP WEB PAGES | A more detailed look at WASP WEB LINKS online. For the WASP and our visitors to 'drill a little deeper' into what's available online. email us your suggestions for other sites! | ||||||||||||||||||
| WASP HERITAGE | If you are interested in 'signing on' to help with WASP events, START HERE! This Yahoo online group is a great way to get involved with the WASP! | ||||||||||||||||||
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OCTOBER 2002 NEWS FROM WASP ON THE WEB |
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| Texas Highways WASP Article by Melinda Rice | GREAT ARTICLE by Melinda Rice (author of WASP book, "Secrets in the Sky") takes you around Texas for a look at the WASP Exhibits. | ||||||||||||||||||
| WASP LEGACY AFGHAN | New, just in time for Christmas. Take a LOOK--you won't find this in stores. Merry Christmas!!! | ||||||||||||||||||
| WINGS ACROSS AMERICA UPDATE | 2 More fantastic WASP...interviewed in the studio at WINGS ACROSS AMERICA!! Jean McCreery and Betty Turner visited the offices of Wings Across America. Interviews were video taped | ||||||||||||||||||
| WASP Convention Press Release | Put together by a couple of kids of the WASP, this press release will give you all the information you could possible want to know! | ||||||||||||||||||
| WASP Convention Pictures | Great photos in THREE ALBUMS from the WASP Convention in Tuscon, Arizona. What a wonderful time was had by all...despite a few 'homeland security' hiccups! | ||||||||||||||||||
| WASP CONVENTION -- 2002 Schedule of events |
Read all about it... | ||||||||||||||||||
| Former WASP PRESIDENT, Faith 'Bucky' Richards |
Sept. 20, 2002 Former WASP President Bucky Richards passed away. Her wonderful legacy lives on through her family and the countless lives of those she touched. | ||||||||||||||||||
June 22, 2002
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MARCH 1, 2002--IT'S WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH!!!!
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