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Unfortunately many faced harsh criticism from the men and never got recognition for their heroic service. It wasn't till 32 years after the war had ended that the W.A.S.P's were recognized as veterans in WWII.

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Only about 1000 out of 25,000 women actually earned their wings and were able to fly. They flew multiple types of planes, anything that was needed on the front lines they flew over.

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These planes were not only being flown by women but they were also built and worked on by women. This was done so there could be more men placed on the front line.

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The Air force had women fly planes where they were needed in places like japan or Europe.

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Women wanted to contribute to the war effort in any way they possibly could and the military was lacking in pilots so they assembled a squad of woman called W.A.S.P.