Women of the Military

The First Six Female Pilots in the Navy

Episode Summary

Do you know the story of the first six female pilots in the Navy? This year, the Navy is celebrating 50 years of women being in aviation. And it is exciting to get a chance to read the stories of the women who took a chance to serve as the first women pilots. Beverly Weintraub wrote Wings of Gold, which shares the stories of the first women and follows their journey of not only serving but advocating for women to make changes for women pilots for future generations. If you enjoy learning the history of military women go out and get your copy of Wings of Gold today!

Episode Notes

See full show notes: https://www.airmantomom.com/2023/11/female-pilots-in-the-navy/

Mentioned in this episode:

Wings of Gold by Beverly Weintraub

A "missing man' formation flown by women, for a woman

Fly Girl's Revolt 

Resources:

Women of the Military Mentorship Program

Girl's Guide to Military Service available where books are sold. 

Signed copies of A Girl's Guide to Military Service

Girl's Guide to the Military Series