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Where did Dorothy receive her training as a WASP?

  • California

  • Florida

  • Texas

  • Arizona

Answer

Texas was the location where Dorothy received her training as a WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots). The WASP program was established during World War II to train female pilots to fly non-combat missions, freeing up male pilots for combat roles. Dorothy and other aspiring WASPs underwent rigorous training at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas, where they mastered advanced flying techniques and learned to operate various aircraft.
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