April 23, 1942: Christian Science Monitor Reports that CAP Opens Flying to Women

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On this date in 1942, the Christian Science Monitor reported that the Civil Air Patrol had opened pilot training to women.

An excerpt:

ST. LOUIS, Mo. April 23--The Civil Air Patrol has opened a vast --formerly almost unattainable-- field to women aviation enthusiasts.

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