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[Clipping: WASP Say...Thank You Sweetwater]

Newspaper clipping with an announcement from the WASP thanking the city of Sweetwater for their hospitality and making their 46th reunion enjoyable. Articles about sports are also included.

Date: October 1, 1986

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: "WASPS Wasn't 'Wash Out' For Pilot Florey"]

Newspaper clipping with an article about what training at Avenger Field was like for both trainees and instructors and how selective the Army Air Forces were about admitting the women into WASP training.

Date: September 19, 1986

Creator: Redden, Gail

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Pilot instructor had one fear: 'Fire in the air']

Newspaper clipping of an article about a time when Margaret Tamplin's plane caught fire in the middle of her flight and brief mention of the upcoming reunion.

Date: September 26, 1986

Creator: Redden, Gail

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: "Early-bird Registration"]

Newspaper clipping of a photograph with text under that reads: " Its been 15 years since Doris Tanner visited Sweetwater for the 1972 reunion for the Woman Airforce Service Pilots(WASPs). During this week-end's reunion, Tanner will take over as the president-elect of the WASP organization. She has written a biographical account of Leni Deaton's life and year's as administrative assistant to Col. Jacqueline Cochran, WASP commander. The account is partially reprinted in today's Sweetwater Reporte… more

Date: September 25, 1986

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum