WASP of the Ferry Command is the story of the women ferry pilots who flew more than nine million miles in 72 different aircraft—115;000 pilot hours—for the Ferrying Division; Air Transport Command; during World War II. In the spring of 1942; Col. William H. Tunner lacked sufficient male pilots to move vital trainer aircraft from the factory to the training fields. Nancy Love found 28 experienced women pilots who could do the job. They; along with graduates of the army’s flight training school for women—established by Jacqueline Cochran—performed this duty until fall 1943; when manufacture of trainers ceased. In December 1943 the women ferry pilots went back to school to learn to fly high-performance WWII fighters; known as pursuits. By January 1944 they began delivering high performance P-51s; 47s; and 39s. Prior to D-Day and beyond; P-51s were crucial to the air war over Germany. They had the range to escort B-17s and B-24s from England to Berlin and back on bombing raids that ultimately brought down the German Reich. Getting those pursuits to the docks in New Jersey for shipment abroad became these women’s primary job. Ultimately; more than one hundred WASP pursuit pilots were engaged in this vital movement of aircraft.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Following the 27th CSA Alabama Regiment?By G. H. SherrerThis book is one of many others I'm using for research in writing my historical novel. I gave this book four stars; even though it is mostly a compilation of other authors' works; diaries and such... but because of the attention to detail given in the day to day lives of soldiers; it is worthy of a reader's time. I did note at least one minor battle was omitted from a diary; a major skirmish fought at Decatur; Alabama in the fall of 1864; confirmed by other soldiers' accounts. Omission of facts and errors in records is typical of the Confederates; due to war conditions; during and after.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Disappointed at removal of local dataBy tuneyHaving read an earlier published account of Dr. Pugh Cannon's military diary I was very disappointed to find this edition severely edited by way of local names and Dr. Cannon's experiences and interactions with neighbors. Rosters can be found at local libraries; other than that; researchers looking for Lauderdale County and more specifically; West Lauderdale County data will find nothing not available for free at the library. The earlier publication held a wealth of local history which has been deleted from this volume.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great bookBy JoMy third great-grandfather was in the 27th Alabama. The author of this book served with my grandfather in Company C and mentions him twice; so it was very interesting to read about their experiences in the war. Dr. Cannon wrote in a way that made me feel like I was there. Also; the book was shipped very quickly and arrived in excellent condition. I am very happy with this purchase.
