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Betty Blake received her flying wings from Women Airforce Service Pilots co-originator Jacqueline Cochran, a pioneer of American aviation, on April 24, 1943, during the graduation ceremony of the first 23 W.A.S.P pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)
120126-F-VY627-003.JPG Photo By: Tech. Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III

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January 26, 2012 - SCOTTSDALE, Arizona - Betty Blake received her flying wings from Women Airforce Service Pilots co-originator Jacqueline Cochran, a pioneer of American aviation, on April 24, 1943, during the graduation ceremony of the first 23 W.A.S.P pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)


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