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National Endowment for the Humanities

Fly Girls: Women Aviators in World War II

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Explore contributions of Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) during World War II with an engaging history instructional activity. Middle schoolers examine portrayals of women in World War II posters and newsreels, compare and contrast...
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Fly Girls: Jackie Cochran

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed biography of the famous female aviator, Jackie Cochran.
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Other

Museum of Women Pilots: Women in Aviation History

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of women pilots from 1909 to 1996, from the first woman licensed to fly to the first female Marine Corps pilot commanding a combat helicopter. Much information about the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS) which later...