WASP Class 43-W-4

Dates: February 16, 1943-August 7, 1943

Number of Trainees: 152 trainees, 112 graduates

Place: Avenger Field, Sweetwater, Texas

On February 16, 1943, 76 trainees, half of the class of 43-W-4 entered training at Houston, Texas. The other half reported to Sweetwater, Texas. On May 18, the Houston trainees flew to Sweetwater to complete their training and join the rest of their class.

Graduation Speaker: Major General Gerald C. Brant, Commanding General AAF Gult Coast Training Center, Avenger Field, Sweetwater, Texas

Master of Ceremonies: Lieutenant Patrick B. McAnany, Intelligence Officer, 318th AAFFTD

Distinguished Guests: 

• Jacqueline Cochran, Director of Women Pilots, AAF
• Lieutenant Colonel E. D. Cassady, Executive Assistant to General Brant

Band: Midland AAF Band

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