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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 WASPs, and be inspired to tap into the ability within yourself to overcome barriers and find success.

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

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)

Elaine Harmon

Elaine Harmon WASP, Class 44-W-9 “It was a man’s world, but we (WASP) did something really great that was needed for the war effort … There is never a day that I don’t think how lucky I am to be

Jacqueline Cochran

Jacqueline Cochran Founder of the WASP program I might have been born in a hovel, but I determined to travel with the wind and the stars, ~ Jacqueline Cochran May 11, 1906 – August 9, 1980 We cannot begin

Delphine Bohn

Delphine Bohn WAFS, Class “The Originals” We will not again look upon a woman flying as an experiment. ~AAF Commanding General Henry “Hap” Arnold, 1944 July 5, 1913 – January 19, 1992 Delphine Bohn was born on July 5, 1913

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