Heard this on the local NPR station. Interesting stuff

[K7SGJ]

I didn't realize these ladys weren't officially recognized by the military, or receive any military benefits until the 70s. This was an awesome group of tough ladys.

http://kjzz.org/content/1201/trailblazing-wwii-pilot-remembered-her-pluck

[KC2UGV]

Yeah, the WASP were basically unceremoniously shuffled out once the "men came home"... Kinda sad chapter.