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Primarily documents Jane Doyle's service in the WASP during World War II. Doyle briefly discusses her childhood and education, including her desire to become an architect. She talks about earning her private pilot license through the Civilian Pilot Training Program and joining the Civil Air Patrol to keep up her flying time. She also recalls receiving a notice about the WASP from Jacqueline Cochran and shares her family's reaction to her enlistment. " Doyle discusses her WASP training in Sweetwater, Texas, including her impression of the city; flight instructors; zootsuit and dress uniforms; a typical day's schedule; the death of a WASP; night flying; and the PT-19, BT-13, PT-17, and AT-6 airplanes. She talks about cross-country flying including one run-in with bad weather and shares memories of her graduation, including a moment with Jacqueline Cochran. " Of her time stationed in Seymour, Indiana, Doyle recalls meeting her husband; ferrying planes; living with army nurses; social activities; favorite songs; and her dog, Skippy. She talks about the disbanding of the WASP and gives her reasons for not joining the air force reserve. Other topics include: the mood of the country during WWII; her father's German heritage; D-Day; VJ [victory in Japan] Day; the dropping of the atomic bombs; President Franklin Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt; Jacqueline Cochran; and maintaining friendships with fellow WASPs.

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