Ann Dessert Oliver
| Era | WWII |
|---|---|
| Branch | Women's Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) - No Ranks |
| Rank | Unknown |
| Wall | J |
| Wall Side | 3 |
| Row | 1 |
| Plaque Number | 12 |
ANNE DESSERT OLIVER
Women Air Force Service Pilot
Civilian U. S. Army
World War II
During World War II the Army Air Force used civilian women as pilots, primarily stateside. Its purpose was to free male pilots for combat and other duties. Anne volunteered for the program and flew Navy Douglas Hell-Divers, training with the Tuskegee Airmen. She also flew the B-25 on target missions and search missions when aircraft went down during training. In 1977 WASP was given general veterans status. In 2009, they were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.
Anne C Dessert Oliver: Mother- in-law of Susan M Oliver. Started flying at 18, served in the US Air Force pilot in the Women's Army Service Pilots (only 1042 female US pilots in WW II). Flew all significant US aircraft in WWII to include B-17. Ferried aircraft, and towed targets for anti-aircraft gun crew training. Accidentally shot down by Col Oliver’s battalion during training. After release from the hospital, she demanded to meet the “jerk” commanding officer of the guns that shot off her aircraft tail section. They did meet and marry seven months later. Four children, married to Joe until his death. Home maker, volunteer, and later a real estate broker
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