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Bernice Haydu, a Women's Airforce Service Pilot, or WASP, during World War II, prepares to get into a Stearman Kaydet bi-plane during pilot training while wearing her parachute. (Courtesy photo)

Bernice Haydu

Bernice Haydu, a Women's Airforce Service Pilot, or WASP, during World War II, prepares to get into a Stearman Kaydet bi-plane during pilot training while wearing her parachute. (Courtesy photo)

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