Exploring the All-Black, All-Woman Squadron Lockbourne Army Air Base in Columbus, Ohio

In this video, we explore a remarkable panorama of an all-black, all-woman squadron from the 318th Army Air Forces Base Unit at Lockbourne Army Air Base in Columbus, Ohio in June 1947.

These inspiring women, part of the Women's Army Corps (WAC), played significant roles in the history of the armed forces during a time of segregation.

Ohio Snapshots In Time digs into Ohio history one image at a time. WOSU Public Media produces the series in partnership with the staff of the Columbus Metropolitan Library.