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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.

We invite you take a deeper dive to learn more about the remarkable WASP, and be inspired to tap into the ability within yourself to overcome barriers and find success.

Unless noted otherwise, archive images courtesy of The WASP Archive, The TWU Libraries’ Woman’s Collection, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas

The CAF WASP Squadron

In addition to CAF RISE ABOVE WASP, the CAF has a separate squadron that honors the WASP.

The Squadron operates the AT-6 “Nella”. She appears with the AirPower History Tour, WASP Homecoming, selected events, offers rides as well as training time for those qualified. The Squadron Education efforts involve classes as well as event appearances, following a specified Curriculum based on the SPUNKY guidelines for success.

For details of the CAF WASP Squadron, please visit: CAFWaspSquadron.org

WASP Profiles

Yvonne Ashcraft Wood

Yvonne Ashcraft Wood May 28, 1920 -January 7, 2007 Class: 43-W-7 Training Location: Avenger Field (Sweetwater, Tex.) Assigned Bases: Asheville Weather Wing HQ, (AACS) (N.C.) Kelly Army Air Field (San Antonio, Tex.) Moore Army Air Base (Mission, Tex.) San Marcos

Teresa James

Teresa D. “Jamesy” James January 27, 1914 – July 26, 2008 Class: WAFS James was one of the first Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) pilots, starting out as part of the Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS) in 1942. James was also known as a

Henrietta Richmond

Henrietta May Richmond November 15, 1920 – May 12, 1991 Class: 43-W-4 Training Location: Houston Municipal Airport and Avenger Field in Sweetwater Assigned Bases: Her primary military assignments included the New Castle Army Air Base in Wilmington, Delaware, and Camp

Ruth Roberts

Ruth Roberts 1915 – March 10, 2006 Class: 43-W-3 (trainee) 43-W-6 (graduated) Training Location: Avenger Field (Sweetwater, Tex.) Assigned Bases: Romulus Army Air Base (Mich.) and Cochran Army Air Field (Macon, Georgia) Planes flown: PT-17, BT-13 and AT-6 Hometown roots:

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