For those interested in the other stuff about WWII, check out this website: Women of World War II - Military Photos and Images
good thread carl, another fine link.. 38 Women Airforce Service Pilots Killed in Service, Part 1 http://www.twu.edu/library/wasp_virtual_collection.asp see log book and pilots/license .... Log Books/Pilots License:
I posted this for Memorial Day Thread. Since this year America Remembers all the War's. The bottom Link Provides 39 picture of US Women in Service of their Country from 1778. Women in uniform - TODAY In honor of Memorial Day, the Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation compiled photos that highlight those who bravely dedicated themselves to America’s defense. At left is "Molly Pitcher: The Heroine of Monmouth." According to tradition, during the American Revolutionary War's battle of Monmouth, June 28th, 1778, the wife of an artillery sergeant carried water in a pitcher to thirsty soldiers. Over time, she came to be called Molly Pitcher for her kind services. It’s also been reported that she manned a cannon after her husband, John Hays, was hit in battle and that George Washington awarded her the title of sergeant for her dedication.
An excellent find Carl. The ladies in WWII have always fascinated me... a site dedicated to their service is wonderful to see! All the best, Jem
Carl, A few years ago I read a statement that "many of the US heavy bombers were ferried across the Atlantic by women pilots", presumably WASPs. I have never been able to find any further reference to that claim. Have you ever heard of it? John.
photographs of female pilots of World War Two. These women aviators were pioneers in the military aviation of England and the United States. Helena Schrader - Photos of WWII Female Pilots
Great link, Carl. I've added it to my selection. You may want to check out this thread too! http://www.ww2f.com/wwii-general/9625-women-role-world-war-two.html It is full of links and stories as well.
Excellent find Carl! really interesting. totally off topic.. but women of that era had some really neat hairstyles. so classy and pretty.
Many thanks Ladies and Gents. I was sent an email by the sites Webmaster telling about her site. Im thinking of asking her is she wants the few pics I have of Women in Service in WWII? Thing being is that all I have pics of-are German Ladies in uniform ;-)) Anyway, I was only too glad to pass this along and i too will become a visiter of that excellent site ;-)) Hi Lou, same here. Those posters are fantstastic pieces of art. Thank you for the links Ray. Its nice to know about those Ladies who lost their lives in service for this Country. I wonder if there is also a list available somewhere-that lists female Drs and Nurses who were killed during the war? That too would be nice to see so that they can get more recogniition. Spaniard, thanks for that as well as the picture. There is a large statue located on Congress Street a few blocks from the State Capital Building. The art is very similiar to what that statue looks like. Its of Lady Liberty firing a Cannon. I had holped to get pictures of historical stuff around downtown but nver had the chance to. Jeff would like the Firemans statue for sure and Stefan would like the Cav statue and I know we all would like the Korean War statue. Cheers Richard, thank you Mate ;-)) Hi Tex, I too wonder about the Sweedish service thing ;-)) Thanks for that pic from Sweetwater. Ive been through there at least once-but oh so long ago. Hi Gem, my pleasure. Hi OzJ/ I have heard similar stories. My Grandmother had been a CWO in the Army during the war. Sadly, she passed away 31 years ago and I don't remember anything she said except that she was in charge of a Barracks or a group of Barracks of Women Soldiers. I dont recall ever seeing any pics but that doesnt mean they do not exist. Hi OP, glad to see that your helping to spread the word ;-)) Ray, thanks for the additional link ;-)) Hi Lou, thank you for the link too. Hi Michelle, thank you and thanks for that link. Ill have to visit it when I get to the library tomorrow morning, this puter will not let me ;-)) Suzie, thank you maam, and I had had both you and Michelle in mind when I got this. Im glad it got much more response than I figured i might get ;-)) On the hair styles, that might have helped in me falling in love with Olivia de Havilland, Mae West, Ginger Rogers, Claire Trevor, Maureen O'Hara-even if she is Irish (just kidding) and Marlene Dietrich. They were all wonderful works of art. Thankfully both Olivia de Havilland and Maureen O'Hara are still living and very good health for their respective ages. Last week, I saw a Gem of a movie withde havilland as a motherand normally I could care less for such movies but, I just HAD to see her as she was in the 1960s. The movie was called: Light In the Piazza-or something like that? I wasnt used to seeing her in lighter colored hair as she was always dark-haired in all the movies I saw her in opposite Errol Flynn-8 movies I think? She is in her 90s now and still a very beautiful Lady ;-))
