Elizabeth “Betty” Wall Strohfus
Elizabeth “Betty” Wall Strohfus WASP, Class 44-W-1 “But what I loved was that the planes I flew never asked if you were a man or a woman; they flew just as well for me as anyone else.” November 15, 1919
CAF RISE ABOVE: WASP is dedicated to honoring the WASP of World War II for their courage and determination to serve our country. The CAF RISE ABOVE educational outreach program shares this story with others to inspire them to rise above their own obstacles. The program brings the remarkable history and legacy of the WASP to new audiences of all ages across the country to demonstrate that, in the face of any adversity, one can be successful if they respond to challenges with courage, intelligence and perseverance.
This group of heroic Americans exhibited tremendous bravery and determination in the face of many who felt women could not do what was then considered a man’s job. Despite the obstacles and disapproval of others, these women forged ahead and served with tremendous distinction in the U.S. Army Air Corp.
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Archive images courtesy of The WASP Archive, The TWU Libraries’ Woman’s Collection, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas
WASP Profiles
Nancy Harkness Love
Nancy Harkness Love Founder of the WAFS – the Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron “I have no idea what made me catch the flying bug. A ride in a tandem two-seater, single-engine Fleet Biplane was my undoing and from
Shirley C. Kruse
Shirley C. Kruse WASP, Class 44-W-6 “My time spent as a WASP was a never to be forgotten adventure, a great preparation for the wonderful experience of all that my life was to become.” – Shirley C. Kruse Shirley Kruse’s
Bernice “Bee” Falk Haydu
WASP, Class 44-W-7 “Follow your dreams. There may be pitfalls along the way but just pick yourself up, dust yourself off and continue on your way.” – WASP Bernice “Bee” Falk Haydu Bernice “Bee” Falk Haydu (born December 15, 1920)