(WASP) Autographs and TIME magazine
LIFE Magazine – July 19, 1945 – Featuring Shirley Slade Teer on the Cover | Signed by 3 WASP Members
A rare collector’s item with powerful historical significance—this original July 19, 1945 issue of LIFE Magazine features Shirley Slade Teer, one of the celebrated Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), on the cover. Even more special, this copy includes three authentic autographs from former WASP members, each identified on the back, making it a truly one-of-a-kind piece.
During World War II, WASP pilots played a critical role in the U.S. war effort, flying over 60 million miles and ferrying more than 12,000 aircraft to free male pilots for combat. Though civilians, these trailblazing women trained to military standards and handled a range of duties—from ferrying aircraft to target towing and pilot instruction.
The WASP program, established in 1943, was disbanded in 1944, but its legacy endured—earning veterans status in 1977 and the Congressional Gold Medal in 2009. This magazine, paired with personal autographs from actual WASP members, is a rare tribute to their courage and impact.
A must-have for WWII historians, aviation enthusiasts, and collectors of women's history.
LIFE Magazine – July 19, 1945 – Featuring Shirley Slade Teer on the Cover | Signed by 3 WASP Members
A rare collector’s item with powerful historical significance—this original July 19, 1945 issue of LIFE Magazine features Shirley Slade Teer, one of the celebrated Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), on the cover. Even more special, this copy includes three authentic autographs from former WASP members, each identified on the back, making it a truly one-of-a-kind piece.
During World War II, WASP pilots played a critical role in the U.S. war effort, flying over 60 million miles and ferrying more than 12,000 aircraft to free male pilots for combat. Though civilians, these trailblazing women trained to military standards and handled a range of duties—from ferrying aircraft to target towing and pilot instruction.
The WASP program, established in 1943, was disbanded in 1944, but its legacy endured—earning veterans status in 1977 and the Congressional Gold Medal in 2009. This magazine, paired with personal autographs from actual WASP members, is a rare tribute to their courage and impact.
A must-have for WWII historians, aviation enthusiasts, and collectors of women's history.