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WASP Exhibit

View of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Members of WASP became trained pilots who tested aircraft, ferried aircraft and trained other pilots. Their purpose was to free male pilots for combat roles during WWII. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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WASP Exhibit Install

View of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Members of WASP became trained pilots who tested aircraft, ferried aircraft and trained other pilots. Their purpose was to free male pilots for combat roles during WWII. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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Beech AT-10 Wichita

The AT-10 Wichita had superior performance among advanced twin-engine trainers during WWII. Members of WASP became trained pilots who tested aircraft, ferried aircraft and trained other pilots. Their purpose was to free male pilots for combat roles during WWII. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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WASP Exhibit

View of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Members of WASP became trained pilots who tested aircraft, ferried aircraft and trained other pilots. Their purpose was to free male pilots for combat roles during WWII. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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WASP Exhibit

Replica Congressional Gold Medal on display in the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest award Congress can award to a civilian or group of civilians and this was presented by President President Barack Obama in March of 2010. Members of WASP became trained pilots who tested aircraft, ferried aircraft and trained other pilots. Their purpose was to free male pilots for combat roles during WWII. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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WASP Exhibit

Replica Congressional Gold Medal on display in the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest award Congress can award to a civilian or group of civilians and this was presented by President President Barack Obama in March of 2010. Members of WASP became trained pilots who tested aircraft, ferried aircraft and trained other pilots. Their purpose was to free male pilots for combat roles during WWII. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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WASP Exhibit Install

Museum volunteers install exhibit displays as part of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Members of WASP became trained pilots who tested aircraft, ferried aircraft and trained other pilots. Their purpose was to free male pilots for combat roles during WWII. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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WASP Exhibit

View of an artifact featured in the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Members of WASP became trained pilots who tested aircraft, ferried aircraft and trained other pilots. Their purpose was to free male pilots for combat roles during WWII. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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WASP Exhibit Install

Museum Collections Specialists Sarah Gilcrease and Krista Overman install an artifact as part of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Members of WASP became trained pilots who tested aircraft, ferried aircraft and trained other pilots. Their purpose was to free male pilots for combat roles during WWII. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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Beech AT-10 Wichita

Image from the 1990s restoration of the AT-10 on display show the wood fuselage and wings.

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Beech AT-10 Wichita

Image from the 1990s restoration of the AT-10 on display.

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Beech AT-10 Wichita

Image from the 1990s restoration of the AT-10 on display show the wood fuselage.

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Beech AT-10 Wichita

Seven WASP standing in front of an AT-10, stationed at Freeman Army Airfield in Fall 1944. Image courtesy WASP Archive, TWU.

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Beech AT-10 Wichita

Hangar filled with A-10s.

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WASP Duty Bases

WASP trainees arriving at the gate Avenger Field in Sweetwater, TX in May 1944.

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WASP Duty Bases

The WASP Administration Building at Sweetwater, TX.

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WASP Duty Bases

Hangar and flight line at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, TX.

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WASP Duty Bases

WASP barracks at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, TX.

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Breaking Ground: Women Airforce Service Pilots

Women Air Force Service Pilots

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Breaking Ground: Women Airforce Service Pilots

Women Air Force Service Pilots

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Screening at Entrance
All visitors may be screened with a metal detector upon entry. In addition all bags are subject to search and may be placed through an X-Ray machine. Weapons are not permitted including pocket knives and firearms, to include conceal carry and other dangerous weapons.
Prohibited Items
Prohibited Items:
- Firearms*
- Knives
- Box cutters
- Food and Soda Drinks
- Alcohol
- Coolers

* Firearms, to include conceal carry and other dangerous weapons, are specifically prohibited in Federal facilities in accordance with 18 USC §930 (c)

Permitted Items:
- Water bottles (clear, sealed bottle, up to 20 oz.)
- Purses
- Camera bags
- Diaper bags
- Strollers
- Service animals

Please note the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is not responsible for items left in vehicles.
Click here for frequently asked questions regarding items permitted inside the museum.
Visitor Photography Notice
Notice: Visitors may be filmed, photographed or recorded by the U.S. Air Force for educational and promotional uses, including for posting on public websites and social media.
Individuals are permitted to take their own photographs or videos while touring the museum.