Women with Silver Wings: The WASPs and Fifinella
During World War II, more than 1,100 women broke barriers in aviation as members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs), flying military aircraft across the United States so that male pilots were freed for overseas combat. Fifinella, the mischievous female gremlin created by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Disney artists, became the official mascot of the WASPs, symbolizing the spirit, courage, and camaraderie of the women embarking on hazardous missions. Join us to hear from historian Katherine Sharp Landdeck, Ph.D., and author of The Women with Silver Wings, as she shares how she brought to life the remarkable stories of these pioneering aviators, from their rigorous training in Sweetwater, Texas, to the discrimination they faced and their long fight for recognition.During World War II, more than 1,100 women broke barriers in aviation as members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs), flying military aircraft across the United States so that male pilots were freed for overseas combat. Fifinella, the mischievous female gremlin created by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Disney artists, became the official mascot of the WASPs, symbolizing the spirit, courage, and camaraderie of the women embarking on hazardous missions. Join us to hear from historian Katherine Sharp Landdeck, Ph.D., and author of The Women with Silver Wings, as she shares how she brought to life the remarkable stories of these pioneering aviators, from their rigorous training in Sweetwater, Texas, to the discrimination they faced and their long fight for recognition.
Distancia a los principales puntos de interés
- Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center: 0.59 miles
- Aeropuerto Love Field de Dallas: 5.77 miles
- Aeropuerto Internacional de DFW: 15,91 millas
- Estadio AT&T: 16.72 miles
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