Records, 1943-1975.
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Cochran, Jacqueline, 1906?-1980
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Jacqueline Cochran, cosmetics executive and world-famous aviatrix, was the product of obscure origins. Born Bessie Pittman, born 1906/1908/1910, in northwest Florida (sources differ on her birth year). The Pittmans were and impoverished family that moved from one town to another in search of work. Even as a child, Bessie possessed an unusual amount of drive and ambition. She resented the limited opportunities available to her in such an environment, especially after she was told the Pittmans wer...
Women's Air Service Pilots.
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The Women's Air Force Service Pilots Corp. was established during World War II to fly non-combat military planes. The first W.A.S.P. class began training under Jacqueline Cochran at the Houston Municipal Airport in November, 1942. In February of 1943, the program was moved to Avenger Field at Sweetwater, Texas until the graduation of the last class in December, 1944. From the description of Records, 1943-1975. (Texas Tech University). WorldCat record id: 26140802 ...
