My granny - nicknamed Kidd - wasn't allowed to join the Air Force because she was a woman. So she taught young men to fly in Stephenville, TX during WWII - 1940's.
My grandmother had a similar job: Flying B17's from Bangor Maine to England via Greenland and Iceland. It wasn't until the 1980's that they were finally given credit due and recognized as veterans, eligible to receive benefits.
DerekNotDerrick on May 30th, 2017 at 03:53 UTC »
Well, that's the most badass thing I've read today.
BD112 on May 30th, 2017 at 04:17 UTC »
Sounds to me like "Charlie" in Top Gun was based on your granny. :-) Great pic!
bkk-bos on May 30th, 2017 at 08:12 UTC »
My grandmother had a similar job: Flying B17's from Bangor Maine to England via Greenland and Iceland. It wasn't until the 1980's that they were finally given credit due and recognized as veterans, eligible to receive benefits.