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One of the most famous collective stories of airwomen is that of the . These women, nicknamed the "Night Witches" by German soldiers, flew wooden biplanes on daring night missions.
: A Philippine Air Force pilot who sacrificed her life to steer her crashing plane away from a populated area, earning the Medal of Valor . 4. "Airwoman" in Fiction So, what do yall know about the Tuskegee AirWOMEN?
was a pioneering African American aviator who became the first Black woman to earn a commercial pilot's license in the U.S.. While she was not allowed to fly in combat during WWII, she co-founded a flight school that trained many of the men who became the legendary Tuskegee Airmen . 3. Modern Military Pioneers
: The first female pilot selected for the "opposing solo" position with the elite Thunderbirds demonstration team.