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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

Janice Christensen

Janice Charlotte Christensen January 27, 1913 – April 26, 1965 Class: 43-W-5 Training Location: Avenger Field (Sweetwater, Tex.) Assigned Bases: Romulus Army Air Base (Mich.) Planes flown: PT-19, AT-6, B-24 and C-47 Janice was born January 27, 1913 in St.

Jean Hixson

Jean Fontella Hixson September 30, 1922 – September 21, 1984 Class: 44-W-6 Graduated: August 4, 1944 Training Location: Avenger Field, Sweetwater, Texas Assigned Base: Douglas Army Air Field, Arizona Aircraft Flown: B-25 Mitchell Postwar Service: United States Air Force Reserve,

Josephine Keating Swift

Josephine Keating Swift September 24, 1919 – August 28, 2010 Class: 44-W-1 Training Location: Avenger Field (Sweetwater, Tex.) Assigned Bases: Dodge City Army Air Base (Kan.) and Pueblo Army Air Base (Colo.) Planes flown: PT-19, BT-13, AT-6, B-24, B-26, B-25,

Martha Anne Wilkins Mitchell

Martha Anne Wilkins Mitchell January 2, 1921 – January 15, 2006 Class: 44- W-1 Training Location: Avenger Field (Sweetwater, Tex.) Assigned Bases: Asheville Weather Wing HQ, (AACS) (N.C.) Kelly Army Air Field (San Antonio, Tex.) Planes flown: PT-19, BT-13, AT-6,

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