14. Gertrude Tompkins: The Aviator of the Western Skies
Gertrude Tompkins soared into history as one of the few female pilots in the WWII-era Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP). Her service exemplified courage and skill, but her story remains shrouded in mystery due to her unexplained disappearance during a flight in 1944. Discover more about her pioneering legacy at The National WWII Museum.
