#7 Shirley Slade, pilot trainee in Women’s Flying Training Detachment, sporting an official dress uniform of white blouse, tan slacks and overseas cap, during training at Avenger Field.

#7 Shirley Slade, pilot trainee in Women’s Flying Training Detachment, sporting an official dress uniform of white blouse, tan slacks and overseas cap, during training at Avenger Field.

Girl Pilots Training Flights at Avenger Field in 1943: Learning to Fly Military Aircraft for the War Effort

#7 Shirley Slade, pilot trainee in Women’s Flying Training Detachment, sporting an official dress uniform of white blouse, tan slacks and overseas cap, during training at Avenger Field.

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