Honoring the Women Airforce Service Pilots — the pioneering aviators who flew for their country during World War II. Explore their resting places across the United States.
The Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) were a pioneering group of civilian female pilots who flew military aircraft during World War II. They ferried planes, towed targets, and trained male pilots — freeing up men for combat duty.
Despite flying over 60 million miles and losing 38 members in service, the WASP were denied military status until 1977 and Congressional Gold Medals weren't awarded until 2009. Their courage and sacrifice paved the way for every woman in aviation today.
This database was originally provided by Texas Woman's University, which holds the official WASP archives. WAI-CRC maintains this map to ensure their legacy is never forgotten.
Search by name or state, or browse the full list. Click a marker on the map to learn about each WASP pilot.
Choose a name from the list to view their gravesite location and open it in Google Maps.
Women Airforce Service Pilots
Data source: WASP gravesite database originally provided by Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX — home of the official WASP archives. The interactive map uses Google Maps for visualization. If you have additions or corrections, please contact us.
The 38 WASP who died in service were denied full military honors at the time of their deaths. Their families paid to send their bodies home. No flags were flown at half-staff. No military funerals were provided.
In 2009, Congress awarded the WASP the Congressional Gold Medal — the highest civilian honor. In 2016, those who served in designated military cemeteries were granted the right to be interred at Arlington National Cemetery, though this was later reversed by Congress in 2016 and their eligibility remains limited.
This map is our small act of remembrance — ensuring that anyone can find and visit the resting places of these extraordinary women who changed the course of aviation history.