Aviation

First female gunnery officer in U.S. Navy

Name: First female gunnery officer in U.S. Navy
Start: 1943-06-01

June 1, 1943

Susan Ahn Cudy

Susan Ahn became the first female aerial gunnery officer in the U.S. Navy.

Susan Ahn achieved another first on June 1, 1943, becoming the first female aerial gunnery officer in the U.S. Navy. She instructed pilots in machine gun use, demonstrating her skill under pressure and paving the way for future integration of women in combat roles.

Susan Ahn Cuddy - Britannica