April 5, 2024
WW2 Letter 1943 Female Pilot Woman Wings Logo Avengerette Club WWII Sweetwater
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An original World War Two letter including the envelope written by female pilot Kate Lee Harris. The letter is dated October 18, 1943. At the top of the letter there is a logo with her name and there is a woman with wings and it mentions Avenger Field Sweetwater, Texas. In the letter she mentions the Avengerette Club. I currently have other letters written by this individual listed. The letter reads: Doug Darling Received your letter of the 7th on Saturday............I now have 42 hours so am due to an Army checkride any minute alas! I understand the Army is more concerned with safe flying than proficiency in our maneuvers and when I'm up in the air my little neck comes first so maybe I can pass it.........So many good girls have washed out of here already that we have come to the conclusion that if we get through it will be sheer luck! I am about the only one in our flight who is up to date on solo & duel time so far..............There isn't much to do in Sweetwater except go to the Avengerette Club. It's a very "exclusive" club as only Avenger Field girls & their friends can go there. About once a month we have a big dance & invite the officers or cadets from some neighboring camp or field................................. ...Kate Lee The letter is in very good condition, with some light wear, the envelope has wear. If you have
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