Mesa Public Library: Breaking Through the Clouds – Women Air Service Pilots in World War II

Join us for an engaging program exploring the inspiring story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs), the trailblazing American women who courageously flew military aircraft during World War II despite widespread doubt and discrimination.

Supporting the efforts of the U.S. Army Air Forces, the WASPs made vital contributions to the war effort while reshaping ideas about women’s roles in aviation and the military. Their legacy is explored by diplomatic historian and licensed pilot Valerie Adams, whose background in aviation history and national security studies provides valuable context for understanding the WASPs’ service.