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by Beverly Beesemyer (Illustrator), Nancy Robison (Author)
WASP - Women Airforce Service Pilots flew an estimated 60 million miles and flew 78 different kinds of aircraft from factories to bases and around the country. Not only did they deliver the planes but they gave instruction on how to fly to male cadets and towed targets for gunnery practice using live ammunition. Not recognized as military until 2010, they went forward to help their country because they loved to fly.
Author Biography
Although the author was not a pilot, she has flown in every type of aircraft including a open-cockpit Bi-plane and has always loved to fly. Her brother was a pilot of a B-17 in WWII and she wrote a book titled, "Letters From My Brother" about growing up during that time. Her interest in the WASP program grew when she volunteered as a docent in the Lyon Air Museum near her home. When Beverly Beesemyer, a former WASP visited the museum, Nancy interviewed her about her experiences which led to the writing of this book - which include Beverly's illustrations. Nancy has written 70 books and over 900 short stories and articles - mostly for young adults. She has won awards for her writing and photography and has hosted a cablevision show titled, "Author to Author."
