The Wishing Well tradition

In 1942 Jacqueline Cochran became the Director of the Women Air Force Service Pilots, known popularly as the WASP's. One of the traditions of the young women training to fly military aircraft was to throw a coin in the 'Wishing Well' for good luck. Later once the ladies would solo, they would good-naturedy get tossed into the 20 foot fountain by their training mates to celebrate their success.

Well to carry that tradition on,  Teresa found a penny which she threw into the dry fountain for 'good luck' of course. So much history to absorb. It is important to remember the achievements of the incredible women pilots who walked these same grounds over 75 years ago. The Purple Hearts are honored and excited to now be a part of Avenger field and its rich and vibrant history.

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The Wishing Well - T tossed in a coin for good luck

A few of the women pilots who walked before us at Avenger Field