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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.

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

Ann Russell Darr

Ann Russell Darr March 13, 1920 – December 2, 2007 Class 44-W-3 Planes flown: BT-13, PT-17, AT-6, AT-10, B-17, B-26, AT-11, UC-78 Assigned bases: Dodge City Army Air Base (Kan.), South Plains Army Air Base (Lubbock, Tex.), Las Vegas Army

Jeanne Perot D’Ambly

Jeanne Perot D’Ambly Class 43-W-5 December 15, 1920 – April 12, 2013 Planes flown: PT-19, B-24, B-26, C-47 Assigned bases: Romulus Army Air Base (Mich.), Dodge City Army Air Base (Kan.) and Harlingen Army Air Field (Tex.) Jeanne D’Ambly was

Nancye Ruth Crout

Nancye Ruth Crout June 16, 1920 – January 21, 2016 Class 43-W-4 Planes flown: A-24, A-25, PT-19 Assigned bases: Love Field (Dallas, Tex.) and Camp Davis Army Air Field (N.C.) In February 1943, Nancye was inducted into the fourth class

Marion R. Tibbetts

Marion R. Tibbetts January 5, 1915 – Nov. 28, 2001 Class 43-W-6 Planes flown: PT-19, BT-13, AT-6, B-24, C-47, UC-78 Assigned bases:Romulus Army Air Base (Mich.) and Greenville Army Air Base (Greenville, Miss.) Born January 5, 1915 in Whitman, MA,

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