Today in World War II History—Aug. 19, 1943

WASP C-47 flight crew: Pilot Joanna Trebtoske (Jenks), left, and Copilot Marjorie Logan (Rolle) at Romulus Army Air Field, MI (US Air Force photo)

75 Years Ago—Aug. 19, 1943: Australians take Mt. Tambu and Komiatum Ridge, New Guinea after a month of fighting.

First Wasps (Women’s Airforce Service Pilots) are assigned to US Troop Carrier Command.