Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS) at Fairchild Plant
Women air pilots -- United States
A group of seven Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS) walk side by side at the Fairchild plant in Hagerstown, Maryland. From left to right, those walking are:
Kathryn (Sis) Bernheim,
Gertrude Meserve,
Dorothy Fulton,
Betty Gillies,
Helen McGilvery,
Teresa James,
and Nancy Batson.
Photo Courtesy of Helen McGilvery
IWASM Original Photo Collection, International Women's Air and Space Museum
1943
Heidi Fearing/Kimberly Cole
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Original Photo No. 632
Hagerstown, Maryland
Teresa James and Betty Gillies
Women air pilots -- United States
Teresa James and Betty Gillies, members of the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS), at the P47 modification center in Evansville, Indiana.
Photo Courtesy of Betty Gillies
IWASM Original Photo Collection, International Women's Air and Space Museum
ca. 24 Sept 1943
Heidi Fearing/Kimberly Cole
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Original Photo No. 282
Evansville, IN
Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS) at New Castle Army Air Base (NCAAB)
Women air pilots -- United States
This photo was taken of members of the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS) in the alert room at the New Castle Army Air Base (NCAAB). From left to right:
Gertrude Tubbs,
Nancy Batson,
Betty Gillies (kneeling),
Teresa James,
Esther Nelson,
and Dorothy Fulton.
Photo Courtesy of Betty Gillies
IWASM Original Photo Collection, International Women's Air and Space Museum
ca. 1940s
Heidi Fearing/Kimberly Cole
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Original Photo No. 279
WAFS at the Fairchild Plant
Women air pilots -- United States
At the Fairchild plant in Hagerstown, Maryland, the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS) assemble to pick up PT-19s to ferry to Air Force bases. Dressed in winter flying gear they are briefed by Control Officer, Captain Frank. Standing next to Captain Framk, from left to right, are:
Betty Gillies, the Squadron Commander,
Nancy Batson,
Esther Nelson,
Helen Mary Clark,
Teresa James,
and Evelyn Sharp.
Photo Courtesy of Betty Gillies
IWASM Original Photo Collection, International Women's Air and Space Museum
ca. 1942 (winter)
Heidi Fearing/Kimberly Cole
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Original Photo No. 278