WASPs
Vera S. Williams
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WASPs
Published
1994
Publisher
Motorbooks International
Pages
156
ISBN-10
0879388560
Description
Vera S. Williams' "WASPs: Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II" chronicles the history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs), a group of women who served in the US military during WWII, performing essential non-combatant duties, including ferrying planes and towing targets. Here's a more detailed overview: Purpose of the Book: Williams' book aims to document the history of the WASP program, using both text and photographs to tell the story of these pioneering women. The WASP Program: Established in 1942 and deactivated in 1944, the WASP program, led by Jacqueline Cochran, trained women to fly. Initially, 25,000 women applied, with 1,830 being admitted, and ultimately 1,074 WASPs were trained. WASPs performed essential non-combatant duties, including ferrying planes from factories to airports, towing airborne military targets, and test-flying new and repaired aircraft. They flew over 60 million miles in every type of military aircraft at the time and ferried over 12,650 planes. Content of the Book: The book includes numerous photographs, both historical and contemporary. It features quotes from former WASPs, providing a personal perspective on their experiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in WASPs?
This edition of WASPs has approximately 156 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read WASPs?
For most readers, WASPs typically takes between 3h 15m and 2h 10m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 39,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 39,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of WASPs?
The estimated word count for WASPs is approximately 39,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of WASPs?
WASPs was written by Vera S. Williams.
When was WASPs published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1994. The original work may have been published on a different date.