Dallas-area women among World War II pilots to receive nation's top medal today

As a young woman, Betty Jo Reed (left) flew planes with the Women Airforce Service Pilots.

Thirty-one Texans, including six women from the Dallas-Fort Worth area, are among the surviving members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots who will accept the Congressional Gold Medal today. Betty Jo Reed (left) of North Richland Hills will be in Washington for the presentation.
Link: National WASP World War II Museum

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