WASP "FIFINELLA" PATCH ~WOMENS AIR FORCE SERVICE PILOTS -FELT CONSTRUCTION For Sale
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WASP "FIFINELLA" PATCH ~WOMENS AIR FORCE SERVICE PILOTS -FELT CONSTRUCTION:
$8.95
- The patch measures approximately five inches in diameter, making it a bold and noticeable piece.
- Crafted on high-quality felt, it offers a classic, vintage aesthetic that aligns with the original wartime patches.
- The embroidery is finely stitched with vivid colors, ensuring a striking and durable design.
- Recruitment & Training:
- Candidates had to be between ages 21 and 35.
- Over 25,000 women applied, but only 1,830 were accepted into the program.
- Of those, 1,074 successfully completed training, earning their wings as WASPs.
- Many trained at Avenger Field in Texas, a primary site for female pilot instruction.
- Service & Sacrifice:
- Although not trained for combat, the WASPs flew nearly every aircraft in the Army Air Forces inventory, including fighters, bombers, and transports.
- Tragically, 38 WASP members lost their lives in the line of duty.
- Despite their invaluable contributions, WASPs were not officially recognized as military veterans until decades later.
