Honoring WASP Alta Corbett Thomas 10/27/17 - Photos by Q Madp

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Honoring WASP Alta Corbett Thomas
May 26, 1918 - August 28, 2017
Sequim, Washington
Service 10/27/17
After acquiring her BA in History at Smith College and her private and commercial pilots licenses at Swan Island Airport, Alta worked at the Pentagon for Air Branch G-2 as a Research Analyst when the WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilot) program emerged. She was granted a transfer and was one of 1,074 women who were accepted and graduated out of 25,000 applicants.Combined, the WASP flew over 60 million miles. She flew the AT-6, AT-7, AT-11, A-24, A-25, B-34 and UC-78. She was in Tow Target Squadrons 3rd and 1st, Camp Davis, NC and Liberty Field, Camp Stewart, GA.

Photos by Q Madp
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