
Rocket women: How a secret program paved the way for female astronauts
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A Woman's Dream Come True
Jerry Cobb started flying small planes with her dad when she was about 12 years old. But at first, no one would hire her because she was a woman. She kept applying for jobs and eventually got one as a co-pilot in Florida. The company delivered airplanes all over the world, including B-17 bombers.
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