WAFS at the Fairchild Plant
Title
WAFS at the Fairchild Plant
Subject
Women air pilots -- United States
Description
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.
Betty Gillies, the Squadron Commander,
Nancy Batson,
Esther Nelson,
Helen Mary Clark,
Teresa James,
and Evelyn Sharp.
Creator
Photo Courtesy of Betty Gillies
Source
IWASM Original Photo Collection, International Women's Air and Space Museum
Date
ca. 1942 (winter)
Contributor
Heidi Fearing/Kimberly Cole
Rights
Online access is provided for research purposes only. For rights and reproduction requests contact the International Women's Air & Space Museum at info@iwasm.org
Identifier
Original Photo No. 278
Collection
Citation
Photo Courtesy of Betty Gillies, “WAFS at the Fairchild Plant,” International Women's Air & Space Museum, accessed April 26, 2024, https://iwasm.omeka.net/items/show/1410.