Join us in celebrating women in aviation for National Rosie the Riveter Day! Women in Wichita were integral during World War II in the production of the B-29 Bomber Jets. To celebrate those courageous women and the women throughout history involved in aviation, the Wichita Aero Club is hosting a member mingle and a STEAM-education outreach opportunity, beginning in March.
We’ll celebrate National Rosie the Riveter Day at a member mingle from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, March 21 at the 1906 Lounge at Hotel at Old Town.
Everyone is encouraged to attend! Bring a friend to network with aviation enthusiasts and other WAC members!
Educational Outreach Opportunity
To extend our reach out into the community and support our STEAM efforts, we are encouraging aviation professionals - especially women - to volunteer their time by reading the “Rosie Revere Engineer” book, written by Andrea Beaty, to one local area classroom (curriculum is geared towards second and third grade). We’ll provide the books and you’ll provide the time. The books and classroom talking points will be provided at the member mingle on March 21.
Our goal is that everyone who participates can read to a local classroom by the end of April. Your responsibility would include identifying and contacting a teacher to schedule a time for this visit. We will provide the book and talking points for your classroom visit. Then, help us spread the effort by capturing and sharing photos of your volunteer time on social media and tagging the Wichita Aero Club so that we can share too!
To participate, please complete the google form linked below. If you do not have a classroom contact, please let us know at info@wichitaaero.club and we can help coordinate.
About Rosie the Riveter
Rosie the Riveter was a heroic figure of the World War II era to represent all of the women who joined the workforce to assist with the production of munitions and war supplies. In Wichita, many women joined the aviation workforce to assist with the production of the B-29 Bomber Jets that were integral towards the United States’ success during the war. In total, the Boeing Wichita Plant produced 1,769 B-29 aircraft, accounting for 44% of the entire B-29 production.
After decades of sustained activism, the U.S. Congress heeded the calls and dedicated March 21 to this cultural icon.