The U.S. Women's Auxiliary Air Force was created in June of 1939. They were allowed to everything a man could do, except for flying and combattant duties, but their main duty concerned barrage balloons. 1939 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... US Marine Corps barrage balloon, Parris Island, May 1942 A barrage balloon is a large balloon used as a defence against aircraft. ...

With an initial force of 8,800 they were faced with many doubts as to a woman's usefulness on the battlefield, but by the end of the war they had convinced even the most diehard critics, including Dwight D. Eisenhower. By 1949 their numbers had increased to 153,000. Order: 34th President Vice President: Richard Nixon Term of office: January 20, 1953 – January 20, 1961 Preceded by: Harry S. Truman Succeeded by: John F. Kennedy Date of birth: October 14, 1890 Place of birth: Denison, Texas Date of death: March 28, 1969 Place of death: Washington, D.C. First... 1949 is a common year starting on Saturday. ...

Compare to WAVES, Women's Army Corps and Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) The WAVES were a World War II era division of the U.S. Navy that consisted entirely of women. ... WACs operate Teletype machines during World War II. The Womens Army Corps (WAC) was a special unit of the United States Army during World War II and thereafter. ...