Book documenting the 43-W-4 and 43-W-5 class of women pilots at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas. It includes graduating students, instructors, and other information about the class and the program.
Photograph of a B-17 Flying Fortress at an air show. The tail end of a blue plane is visible in the foreground and two people in a golf cart are visible in the background.
Photocopy of a cartoon pencil sketch of a man in a collar and tie smiling, originally drawn by Marvin Krieger. The note seen written at the bottom right edge reads, "RAF Sweetwater 1942".
Photocopied cartoon sketch by Marvin Krieger of a man in an Air Force hat seen from a side portrait angle. The note written beneath the drawing reads, "Squadron Leader Billington".
Photocopied cartoon sketch by M. A. Krieger of Kenneth Parker sitting at a desk with a red feather quill pointing at a document. The phrase, "Parker #1", can be seen written on the feather quill, and the name, Kenneth Parker, can be seen written on the document within the drawing.
Photocopied sketch of Major Landon E. McConnell in uniform and seen from the shoulders up, drawn by Marvin A. Krieger. The main drawing and the Major's name can be seen at the bottom of the page, and several practice sketches and line work can be seen at the top.
Small flyer for the Number 7 British Flying Training School at Avenger Field. The card features both the United States and the English flags printed side by side in blue ink.
Photograph taken from a high vantage point of a WASP graduation ceremony. A crowd of spectators and military personnel can be seen standing amidst outdoor seating and small stage to the right, and blocks of WASP can be seen marching in to the left on a large air strip. Rows of planes can be sen parked in the background.
Photograph of a group of men in Air Force fatigues marching across and air strip while playing band instruments. A drum major holding a staff can be seen leading the band to the right, and planes can be seen in the background.
Leather patch with an image of two birds flying on a blue sky background painted in the center. The border is painted with red stars and the words "Avenger Field" can be seen on the bottom edge.
Photograph of a few buildings located at Avenger Field with a courtyard lined with shrubs and sidewalks seen in the foreground. A note written on the back of the photo reads, "Sweet Water, Texas Avenger Field Circa 1945".
Photograph of a group of WASP cadets posed in a formation outdoors. They can be seen wearing light shirts and pants, along with side caps, and many are wearing sunglasses.
Photocopy of a group of WASP cadets posed in a formation outdoors. They can be seen wearing light shirts and pants, along with side caps, and many are wearing sunglasses.
Photograph of a large group of WASP standing at ease in cadet uniform on an air strip. A small plane with the number 73 painted on the side can be seen in the background tot he left.
Photograph of Jackie Cochran seen in a dark dress on an outdoor platform presenting badges to three WASP cadets seen standing to the left at graduation. Two men in uniform can be seen tot he right on the platform.
Photograph of a plane crashed in a grassy, shrub-like area, with the number 110 seen on both the tail fin and body. More damage can be seen done to the cockpit and engine than the rest of the plane.
Photograph of a plane crashed in a grassy, shrub-like area, with the number 110 seen on both the tail fin and body. More damage can be seen done to the cockpit and engine than the rest of the plane.
Photograph of a small plane crashed in a field with debris seen scattered across scene. The main hull of the plane can be seen to the right, and three men can be seen standing to the far left. A note can be seen on the back of the photo that reads, "Her safety belt was not fastened and she was trying to do aerobatics. No damage to pilot except a Saddle Oxford came off when parachute opened which to her was a greater loss than the airplane.
Photograph of a small plane crashed in a field with debris seen scattered across scene. The main hull of the plane can be seen to the right, and three men can be seen standing to the far left.
Photograph of Jackie Cochran giving a speech on an outdoor platform at a WASP graduation. The photo is taken from the bottom of the platform at an angle looking up, and a man in uniform can be seen sitting to the left. A tower-like structure full of people observing can be seen in the background to the left.
Photograph of a man in uniform standing on an outdoor, wooden stage next to a microphone. Other uniformed personnel can be seen to the right on the stage and a crowd of WASP can be seen int he background to the left.
Photocopy of the text from Marvin A. Krieger's obituary along with a "Big League Card" from Business and Commercial Aviation with his name and photo seen in the bottom right.
Photograph of two men in Air Force uniform standing together and talking on what appears to be an air strip, with the wing of a plane partially seen between the two in the background.
Photograph of a crashed plane on a large, flat, outdoor area that appears to be a dirt air field. The plane can be seen upside down with its engine and cockpit mostly destroyed while the tail and wings appear to be more in tact. Another plane can be seen parked to the right in the background.
Photograph of a crashed plane on a large, flat, outdoor area that appears to be a dirt air field. The plane can be seen upside down with its engine and cockpit mostly destroyed while the tail and wings appear to be more in tact. Another plane can be seen parked to the right in the background.
Photograph of Major Landon E. McConnel seen from the hips up standing in uniform with a flat cap and tie tucked into shirt. The handwritten note on the back of the photo reads, :Major Landon E. McConn McConnel".
Photograph of three WASP in cadet uniforms with side caps, light colored shirts, and aviator sunglasses, possibly at graduation. A plane with the number 59 on the nose can be seen to the right in the background.
Photograph of three WASP trainees in flight jumpsuits with the sleeve rolled up. They can be sitting in a semi-circle and appear to be in conversation.
Photograph of three WASP trainees standing behind two women seated at a desk. A wooden name plate can be seen on the desk with the name, "Mrs. Cliff Deaton", seen engraved on it.
Photograph of two WASP in cadet uniforms standing on the wing of a plane with the number 50 written on the body below the cockpit. The WASP seen standing on the left is Hazel Ying Lee.
Photograph of two men in uniform standing in front of a U.S. flag backdrop, and the man on the left can be seen holding a bottle. Two signatures can be seen on the front of the photo, "Jeni Lewis" and "Moxie". Notes written on the back of the photo can be seen that read, "July 31, 1942 R.T. W/C F.W. Moxham [mom is written, crossed out, and Moxham is written again], C.O At Sweetwater, Tx".
Photograph of a group of WASP in cadet uniforms standing at attention in eight rows. They can be seen saluting, and one woman can be seen standing ahead of all the others in the foreground. Planes can be seen parked on the air strip in the background.
Photograph of a WASP training in a dark flight suit with sleeve rolled up seen standing in the foreground in front of the the tail end of a plane. An open air field with other planes parked in rows can be partially seen in the background.The aircraft in the photo is a TBM Avenger.
Photograph of two WASP seen behind the tail of a plane. The number,121981, can be seen on the fin of the tail, and the woman on the right has been identified as Hazel Ying Lee.
Photograph of four rows of WASP seen from the side, all in cadet uniforms with white shirts, side caps, and many with sunglasses. They are possibly at a WASP graduation.
Photograph of a group of WASP cadets marching in a rectangular block across and open airstrip. Two WASP can be seen leading the group, marching to the left side of the formation.
Photograph of a group of WASP trainees in cadet uniform marching across an airstrip in large block formation. One of the women can be seen carrying a flag and planes can be seen on the airstrip in the background.
Photograph of a group of WASP trainees in cadet uniform marching across an airstrip in block formation. One of the women can be seen in the foreground carrying a flag, and planes can be seen on the airstrip in the background.
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