Why was the work of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) considered risky?

WASP pilots ferried aircraft from factories to military bases and performed other flight duties, often in planes that had not yet been fully tested. Flying these unfamiliar aircraft over long distances meant they faced mechanical problems and other dangers without the safety of combat-tested equipment. They did not carry troops into active combat zones or repair engines during battles.

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