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Local Woman WWII Pilot Honored by U.S. Congress

KEYT Producer

Story Created: Mar 10, 2010 at 6:48 AM PDT

Story Updated: Mar 10, 2010 at 7:27 PM PDT

It is long overdue. One of Santa Barbara's own has received one of the nation's top honors.

Wednesday, Carol Brinton Selfridge, along with the other surviving members of the Women Air Force Service Pilots, was awarded by the United States Congress with the Congressional Gold Medal.

Selfridge is one of the few women who flew for her country during World War 2. The WASP served at a time when it was rare for women to fly military aircraft.

The WASP was created to allow more male pilots to go to the war front. Prohibited from flying in combat, the female pilots transported military personnel, towed targets for gunnery practice, and shuttled planes from factories to bases.

Watch KEY News at 5 and 6 for more on Wednesday's emotional ceremonies in Washington, D.C.
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