Wings of Courage They were not armed, but they fought; not on the beaches of Normandy, but in the din of a C47 converted into an ambulance. Flight Nurses silently wrote one of the most courageous chapters in the history of war medicine. During the Second World War, 2,000 Flight Nurses transported and cared for nearly 1.2 million soldiers on every continent. The wounded were transported aboard C-47 Skytrain, C-54 Skymaster (military version of the DC-4) or C-46 Commando aircraft, which had been converted to accommodate up to 24 stretchers. The Pegasus Fund, assisted by female members of Univem, pays…
Women in the spotlight at AIR LEGEND 2025!Since the very first event - opened by a woman pilot - women have played an essential role in the AIR LEGEND adventure... both on stage and behind the scenes!This year they'll be in the spotlight once again:With a tribute to the WASPs, the American pilots of the Second World War, performed by an all-female re-enactment group,With the first presentation in France of the P-51 Mustang "Marinell", by the talented Isabel Rutland!A fine tribute to the women who have made, and continue to make, aviation history.
A journey to the heart of Second World War aviation At the AIR LEGEND airshow, immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of the Second World War squadrons with a lively and faithful reconstruction of the pilots' pre-mission briefing. Costumed with care and surrounded by period equipment, these historical re-enactment enthusiasts invite you to discover the day-to-day life of Allied pilots: mission preparation, flight instructions, weather, strategic objectives, etc. You'll be treated to an authentic and dynamic production, inspired by historical documents and accounts. This vivid picture will give you a better understanding of the issues, organisation and atmosphere that…
