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She Wore Silver Wings

She Wore Silver Sings plays during the GI Film Festival San Diego on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 12:00 p.m.
She Wore Silver Sings plays during the GI Film Festival San Diego on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 12:00 p.m.

This documentary tells the true story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots in WWII.
This documentary tells the true story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots in WWII.

Local Film Showcase Winner: Audience Choice

Description: The true story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots told by Jean Landis who was part of this elite group. Brave women pilots who, for the first time in the history of the United States, were recruited to volunteer their services in WWII by ferrying fighter planes, test flying new and repaired planes, and towing targets in the air for artillery practice. This film tells the story of how the WASPs were formed, the incredible challenges they faced, and the cause of their early demise.

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This film will be screened along with The Haircut, The Last Viewing, Soul Stealer, Women Make History at Camp Pendleton: Susan Murphy Package from Evening Edition, and Craft in America: Service during the Women in the Military film block.

Playing: Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 12:00 p.m.

Location: UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley, 7510 Hazard Center Drive, Suite #100, San Diego, CA 92106

Category: Documentary

Themes: Airforce, Bravery, History

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Director: Devin Scott

Running Time: 31 minutes

Rating: Not Rated

Year Made: 2010

Country: USA

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