They Also Served: Helen Richards and a Handful of Other Women's Auxiliary Ferry Squadron Pilots Blazed a Trail for All Female Military Aviators Who Followed
Title | They Also Served: Helen Richards and a Handful of Other Women's Auxiliary Ferry Squadron Pilots Blazed a Trail for All Female Military Aviators Who Followed |
Publication Type | Magazine Article |
Year of Publication | 2011 |
Authors | Rickman, Sarah Byrn |
Magazine | Aviation History |
Volume | 21 |
Issue Number | 6 |
Pagination | 54-59 |
Date Published | 2011/07/01 |
Abstract | This article discusses the use of female pilots by the U.S. Army Air Forces Air Transport Command's Ferrying Division during World War II. Emphasis is given to the experiences of pilot Helen Richards. The author describes these women's air training, emphasizing the importance of the U.S. Civilian Pilot Training (CPT) program. |
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