DAYTON, Ohio — The National Museum of U.S. Air Force has revealed its expanded and revamped exhibit of the Women Airforce Service Pilots, known as WASP.
The WASP were the first woman pilots in the U.S. military, according to the National Museum of U.S. Air Force. Those members helped test air crafts, fly them and train other pilots.
On display are a slew of artifacts reflecting the WASP program history, helping guests connect to the women who were involved. Included are the WASP uniforms, photos of the women in flight, historical footage and narrative storytelling.
“I think the title of the exhibit says it all. Their hard work, determination, success, and sacrifice allowed women after them to continue pushing boundaries and pursuing careers in flight. Their service should not be just a footnote in USAF history, it deserves to be highlighted," said museum Research Curator Meghan Anderson in a release.
The WASP flew in more than 75 different air crafts and over 60 million miles during the program's time, which lasted a little over a year in the 1940s. It took more than three decades for the U.S. to recognize the WASP as members of the military and honor them as veterans.
Take a look at the exhibit: