Nella's History
Since 2017, Nella has traveled extensively to aviation events, telling the important story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP). This AT-6 Texan is named Nella after the iconic Disney logo “Fifinella”, the mascot of the WASP. This aircraft has attended the WASP Homecoming several times, adding a piece of authentic history to the event. Nella engages and inspires others to follow their goals, especially in aviation. (See the media gallery above )
Since being acquired by the CAF, Nella has given rides to seven surviving WASP along with hundreds of others who wanted to experience flight in a World War II trainer, the very one that participated in the WASP training in Sweetwater, Texas from June 1943 until December 1944.
Nella's New Mission
Nella is one of the busiest aircraft in the CAF fleet. With so much airtime and a desire to keep it that way, the Squadron is hoping to replace the aging vacuum instruments in both the front and back seats with two Garmin GI 275s. By removing her old heavy vacuum instruments, we expect improved performance and less wear on the aircraft. An additional advantage of installing these instruments is that they will allow Nella to be used to help train new pilots, making her a full-fledged training aircraft once again.
Our latest Campaign goal also includes the refurbishment of instruments that are not being replaced. This will improve the experience of trainees and riders as they watch their back seat panel.
To learn more, take a look at the Warbird Tube, “Meet the AT-6 “Nella”
CAF Warbird Tube - Meet Nella and her friends
For fun and the sound of a radial engine watch 5 minutes of
Nella
Nella is on
the move
How You Can Help
Every dollar donated helps Nella to better perform her mission to honor and share the legacy of the WASP by touring nationwide.
NEWS: The next 7 donors that contribute $250 or more, will have the option of claiming a 12x16 giclee print of Nella done by Kermit Dyer.
The original water color was bought by the
Squadron at the 2019 WASP Homecoming in Sweetwater.
It can be seen in the background of the CAF Warbird Tube above
✔️ WASP Squadron officers have matched $1,200 of donations
✔️ SOLD OUT: The first 16 people that donated $250 or more, will be receiving a limited edition Nella plaque.
Contact the WASP Squadron for comments and questions at WASPSquadron@att.net.
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