The war changed the world of work for women for ever.

Life.com published a great collection of photos of women in various activities in the World War 2.

A native German, she became an American citizen in 1939.

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“It was the decent thing to do.”

Looking out for enemy aircraft in England.

In September, Slade graduated as part of the Women Airforce Service Pilots Class 43-5.

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An officer of the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force assists them by operating the clay pigeon trap.

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