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Teresa James was born on 27 January, 1914 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an American aviator. Discover Teresa James's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 94 years old?

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Occupation Aviator Stunt Pilot
Age 94 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 27 January, 1914
Birthday 27 January
Birthplace Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Date of death 26 July, 2008
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Nationality United States

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1914

Teresa D. "Jamesy" James (January 27, 1914 – July 26, 2008) was an American aviator.

James was born on January 27, 1914, in Pittsburgh.

Initially afraid of flying, she went on to earn her pilot's license in order to attract the attention of a pilot named Bill, on whom she had a crush.

James had seen a plane wreck the year before she started flying and shortly after, her brother had also nearly died in a plane crash.

Bill invited her to fly and she went with him and later learned to fly to impress him.

1933

Her first flight took place from the Wilkinsburg Airport on September 30, 1933.

1939

In 1939, she competed in the Pennsylvania Skating Association's championship meet.

1941

James went on to earn a commercial license in 1941 and became a flight instructor.

James was the first woman flight instructor to graduate from the Buffalo Aeronautical Institute.

1942

James was one of the first Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) pilots, starting out as part of the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS) in 1942.

James was also known as a stunt pilot and later became a Major in the Air Force Reserves.

James flew most of her life and fought for military recognition for the WASP.

She married one of her students, George "Dink" Martin in 1942.

Three months after she was married, she was invited to join the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS).

James received a telegram on September 9, 1942, requesting that she report to the New Castle Army Air Base.

James' husband was also called to the war effort and was sent overseas to work as a bomber pilot.

He would eventually be listed as missing in action and declared dead by the Army.

James passed her flying and physical tests for the WAFS and was sworn in on October 6, 1942.

James was one of the first women in the WAFS and was assigned the first long-distance solo mission.

The mission was to ferry a PT-19 from Maryland to California.

Like other WASPs, she didn't get credit for her service as a pilot between 1942 and 1944.

1944

Martin was killed on June 22, 1944, during a mission flying near Paris.

James stayed with the WAFS as they were merged to form the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) and until the organization was disbanded on December 20, 1944.

After WASP was discontinued, James returned to Pittsburgh and found that there were not very many opportunities for women pilots any longer.

James wrote to Congress, requesting veterans' status for the WASP.

She even wrote to the Chinese Air Force, requesting to fly for them, but was rejected.

James would continue to fight for the WASP to be recognized with veterans status.

1950

In 1950, she became a commissioned major in the United States Air Force Reserves.

1961

Between 1961 and 1965, she was stationed at Elmendorf Air Force Base as part of the 5040th Air Base Group.

1976

In 1976, she retired from the Air Force.

1979

She moved to Lake Worth in 1979 to be closer to her parents.

James stayed active with flying groups during her retirement.

She was a member of the Ninety Nines, and the P-47 Thunderbolt Pilots Association.

1984

James wouldn't learn the full story of Martin's death until 1984, when she met the twin sons of the man who pulled his body out of the plane wreckage.

2000

James learned to fly with a friend, Harry Fogle, in an OX-5 powered Travel Air 2000 and began working as a stunt pilot with Fogle and his friends.

2012

In her stunt debut, she made $50 and performed an aerial spin of 12 1/2 rotations as she dove.

She and Fogle were billed as the "Girl Stunt Pilot" and "The Flying Iceman."

Her signature stunt move was a 26-turn spin.

James also started ice skating after pilots she worked with "practically dared" her to skate.

James became a speed skater.