Barbara Erickson London
Barbara Erickson London | |
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Barbara Erickson receiving a medal in 1944 | |
| Born | July 1, 1920 |
| Died | July 7, 2013 (aged 93) |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Jack London Jr. |
| Awards | Air Medal, Congressional Gold Medal |
| Aviation career | |
| Air force | Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron |
Barbara Erickson London (July 1, 1920 – July 7, 2013) was a Women Air-force Service Pilot (WASP) and a member of the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS). She was a ferry pilot – picking up and delivering various military aircraft to and from factories and airbases throughout the United States. She won the Air Medal, and was the only woman awarded one in World War II.