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.
Plaque Wall Map
