WASPs: Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II

by Vera S. Williams

Book by Williams, Vera S.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, World War II

156 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1994

Reviews

[TJ · Rating 3 out of 5]

While on a trip to Oahu HI we stopped at Pearl Harbor and went to visit the Pacific Aviation Museum. It was a really impressive stop. At the gift shop I saw this book and wanted to learn about the WASP's as the museum didn't speak much on this. It was fascinating to learn how the women did so much to help in a time when women were considered less then men. I was sad to learn that after after all their efforts the women were then discarded, but then the women finally get recognized. Some really great stories from the women themselves and some incredible pictures from that time. My only complaint is that the way the author wove the stories together was a bit fragmented. Overall a really interesting look into the past of the WASP's, an amazing group of women.

[Stormy · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the women pilots in this book is a dear friend of ours. We co-owned a Cessna 172 with Iris Cummings Critchell and her husband Howard “Critch” Critchell when we lived in Southern California. She ferried warplanes from Long Beach to drop off points all over the east coast for delivery to The European war zone. Fighter planes, bombers, you name it — she has flown it.

[Sandra Carlson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A look into an era where women were phenomenal but perhaps not recognized at their full potential. Vera Williams brings their accomplishments to life ---women who truly liberated us from limitations and broke every artificial glass ceiling.

[Lisa Matheny · Rating 5 out of 5]

My grandson wanted to know why I was reading this book. It was a joy to explain how awesome these ladies are. So many doors are now open to his (and my!) generation because of their courage. Great book!

[Willa Guadalupe Grant · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book- what awesome women!