Source: Northwest Quarterly Winter 2020
In the WASPS
‘Proud link to Rockford,’ Muralists rediscover female WWII-era pilot history nearly forgot
Source: Rockford Register Star, May 19, 2019
WASPS did their bit during war; former ‘air glamour girl’ recalls daredevil days
Source: Rockford Register-Republic, Sept. 6, 1977
Libby Gardner
This mural of Elizabeth “Libby” Gardner was painted by Jenny Roesel Ustick from Cincinnati as part of the CRE8IV festival, Mary 2019. Gardner served as a WASP during World War II.
Solange D’Hooghe – 1943
Source: Rockford Register-Republic Sept. 14, 1943