Pilots Quotes
A local pilot who knew the local waters was necessary to help a large ship to dock in a port. Most of the pilots were patriots and those who weren’t were intimidated by the Continental Congress and the patriots in the community. At this point there was no formal battles yet of the Revolution. The British authorities were really angered that they could not safely land a British ship in the ports of their own colonies. This is another example of the American Revolution starting before the battles of 1776.
Over 1000 WASPs--Women Airforce Service Pilots—flew and tested all kinds of military aircraft, thus freeing up male pilots for combat. They transported planes and key personnel, tested new airplanes, and even towed targets for anti-aircraft trainees to practice firing at. 38 WASPS died in the line of duty and the government did not even pay for the funerals. In 1977 Congress finally recognized WASPs as Veterans of WWII.
Mrs. Roosevelt hardly ever missed an opportunity to suggest that women could and should be in male-dominated occupations. She also reminded those who saw airplanes as technological marvels only that with technology people were more necessary than ever—and that they needed to be better educated.
