Author: Nathan, Amy; Introduction: Collins, Eileen
Library binding; Hardback; Book
96 pages
Published: November 2001
National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0792282167

The fascinating story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPS) program of World War II, started nearly 60 years ago, is told through firsthand accounts by these women who share their experiences in test-flying and target practice training. Foreword by the first woman to pilot a space shuttle and the first female commander of a space shuttle mission. Photos.Describes the Women Service Airforce Pilots who fought discrimination in order to train anti-aircraft troops, tow targets, deliver planes to airbases, and test repaired planes for airworthiness during World War II.