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CAF Dedicates P-63 Kingcobra to Real Rosie The Riveter CAF Dedicates P-63 Kingcobra to Real Rosie The Riveter By Steve Forsyth, CAF Dixie Wing Public Information Officer Betty Bishop could never have known that her WWII aircraft factory work when she was 18 would bring her a hero’s honor in 2020. Surrounded by a small crowd and numerous cameras, Betty watched in November as the Commemorative Air Force Dixie Wing unveiled the nose of its restored P-63 Kingcobra, with yellow paint exclaiming t...

The Citizen your username your email Password recovery Starrs Mill Aviation Club students got a close look at the operating WWII aircraft in the Commemorative Air Force Dixie Wing Warbird Museum in Peachtree City during a recent tour. The Wings P-51 Mustang was of particular interest to club members (from left) Katie Rausch, Will Bredahl and Sophie Cochran. They are participants in the new aviation program taught at Starrs Mill High School by Mike Meyer. Photo/CAF Dixie Wing. The Commemorati...

By Steve Forsyth Betty Bishop could never have known that her World War II aircraft factory job when she was 18 would bring her a hero’s honor in 2020. Surrounded by a small crowd and numerous cameras, Betty watched in November as the Commemorative Air Force Dixie Wing unveiled the nose of its restored P-63 Kingcobra, with yellow paint exclaiming the aircraft’s new name, “Miss Betty.” Betty’s story started in 1943 when she joined the ranks of the burgeoning population of Rosie the Riv...

More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Flyover at Paulson Stadium is highlight of Day of Patriotism Pilots in the Commemorative Air Force Dixie Wing of Peachtree, Georgia synchronize their watches as they prepare to fly over Paulson Stadium before last Saturdays Georgia Southern football games against Florida Atlantic. ...