WASPs Who Flown the B-29 | Santa Fe News

When male B-29 pilots refused to fly the massive bomber due to engine fires, Colonel Tibbets turned to two fearless WASPs—Dora Dougherty and Dorothea Moorman—who mastered the plane in just three days, even handling the tricky fires. Their flawless demonstrations across air bases forced reluctant pilots back into the cockpit, keeping the war effort on track. These women’s heroics helped power the B-29’s historic role in dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, proving women’s vital—and often overlooked—contributions to national defense. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b668d76400383e1a