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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 the aircraft’s new name, “Miss Betty.” Betty’s story started in 1943 when she joined the rank...

The Citizen your username your email Password recovery Starr's 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 Wing's 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 Starr's Mill High School by Mike Meyer. Photo/CAF Dixie Wing. The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing is launching an expanded aviation education outreach effort designe...

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 Riveters, the thousands of women who filled the workforce in shipyards and factories to power the Unite...

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 Saturday's Georgia Southern football games against Florida Atlantic. - photo by By SCOTT BRYANT/staff A group of seven World War II-era aircraft was flown over Paulson...