Esther Blake By berg318 Jan 1, 1897 Born Dec 7, 1941 US enters World War II Mar 21, 1944 Esther Blake joins Women's Air Corps Jan 1, 1947 Esther Blake re-enters military service Sep 18, 1947 USAF formed Jul 8, 1948 USAF open to women Jan 1, 1954 Esther Blake separates from USAF Oct 17, 1979 Esther Blake dies