An [undated] historical picture of a Panther on the flight deck of an unidentified ship. Most of these models were scrapped

The Panther designated for the W.A.S.P. Museum still sits unrestored on the U.S.S. Hornet at Alameda, California

The right side of the W.A.S.P. Museum's Panther Fighter Jet at it's current location in Alameda, California

The Panther's profile shows the need for a new canopy as well as other restoration efforts -- further damage has occurred in the care of the NAVY

Unknown to anyone when the Panther was rescued, this was a special 'photographic mission' model plane

Another photograph of the Panther at it's current location: The U.S.S. Hornet Museum in Alameda, California

The Panther upon arrival at the Quartzsite Museum needing a full restoration and barely escaping the scrap yard for the second time

The correct engine for the Panther aircraft the Curator tracked down and purchased for the jet fighter. It's missing today from the display in Alameda

The Panther was shipped by truck from Mesa to the W.A.S.P. Museum -- at the expense of the W.A.S.P. Museum.

Arrival at the field adjacent to the W.A.S.P. Museum in Quartzsite.

Richard Oldham, Curator of the W.A.S.P. Museum, left, met with Senator Jon Kyle to present him with a press kit about the plight of the Panther

Women from all over the country took the once in a lifetime opportunities afforded them by the war effort

The WASP workers handled jobs that were both tedious and difficult earning themselves an irrefutable position in America's history

The WASP Museum is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of women and flight

Experience Wanted

Though some of the the women of the W.A.S.P. came with experience, many came just wanting to learn to fly -- or to seize an opportunity to serve their country.