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There has been no opportunity to make use of the WASPS as civilians in a military organization, for the same reason that there has been no utilization of recreational facilities by the WASPS themselves. With very few expectations they are seldom on the base for more than a night or two at a time. Even during the short interms between assignments they find hardly enough time for restoration of sleep, debriefing, refreshing or clothing,redrawing of equipment, and other necessary duties.
Because they operate in civil service status they can not be brought before a Flying Evaluation Board. For this reason the simple facts will point to the observation that there has never been need for a WASP to appear before such a board. Call it what you will, however, Board of Inquiry, Board of Proceedings or Investigating Committee, there have been instances of WASPS being called for investigation of flying proficiency or mishaps and accidents. The letter attached, from the Flying Safety Officer to the Base Commander, will reflect the undeniable findings of statistics. It seems reasonable to assume that all of the resignations on record have not been because of only simple desire on part of the resignee to withdraw from military flying. In the flying safety bulletin of this Headquarters, dated September, 1944, the accident rate debited by the group, the WASPS show an approximate 30%, of which percentage about 90% was pilot error. The accidents in which WASPS have been involved are likewise appended to this document; each with a short summary of the circumstances surrounding. There is no need to attempt an analysis of the figures further. 
The reason for which some of these women joined the WASPS might perhaps shed light upon our considerations. Three reasons seem to cover most of the instances; first, a desire to be of service to their country; second, a desire

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