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FrankieTheAlchemist t1_ixf65cq wrote

My grandfather was a navigator in WW2 and he wrote a book about his experiences state-side. He never got deployed to Europe but instead ended up training other folks and also flying dignitaries around. He used to fly with several WASPs and one in particular that he knew as Meg (not her real name) was apparently the best pilot he ever met. He spoke about her a lot and was upset that she never got her due after all that service. He even wrote about her a bit in a book he wrote about his time in the airforce. She sounded like a riot, and I often wish I’d gotten to meet her!

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pinewind108 t1_ixgnf1i wrote

Training newbie pilots sounds like it might be scarier than flying through flack. Probably a toss up as to which one will kill you faster!

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FrankieTheAlchemist t1_ixhfulb wrote

Sadly WASPs sometimes had to do both. Oftentimes they would tow aerial targets behind their planes. They were definitely shot on accident by rookies (as one would expect).

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