American pilot (1910–1995)
Kay A. Brick
Born 8 August 1910 (1910-08-08 ) [ 1] Died 30 July 1995 (1995-07-31 ) (aged 84)[ 2] Fallbrook, California, U.S.
[ 2] Occupation Pilot Spouse Frank Reeve Brick[ 1] Children 1 daughter[ 1]
Katherine "Kay" Adams Menges Brick was an important American aviator. She served in WWII in the U.S.'s Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) . After the war she was active in the Ninety-Nines: International Organization of Women Pilots , serving as Secretary and International President. She also served in other aviation-related boards and associations.[ 1]
Brick was instrumental in the creation of the Powder Puff Derby , and competed in air races throughout her life. She was a member of the United Flying Octogenarians .[ 1]
Pre-war life
Brick earned a BS and an MA in Psychology from Boston University . In September of 1941 she became a licensed pilot.[ 3]
Military service
Brick trained in Houston, Texas , starting in January 1943 as part of the 43-W-3 class of the U.S.'s Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) . She graduated on July 3, 1943, at Avenger Field , in Sweetwater, Texas . She was assigned to Biggs Field in El Paso, Texas , and flew tow-target missions, searchlight missions, etc., along with ferrying planes between US bases.
Marriage and children
Husband — Frank Reeve Brick, a WWI naval pilot
Daughter — Ruth
Granddaughter — Danielle
Other positions
Recognition
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