[Homer_J_Simpson]

New inducements to enlist in the WACS still indicates a manpower shortage for the war.

They're not drafting women yet. Imagine the reaction if anyone had suggested putting women in combat roles.

[colorado tanker]

Here is the Bell P-59:

50 were produced, 20 P-59A's and 30 P-59B's. The aircraft had a lot of problems and never saw combat. It compared unfavorably to the British jet prototype and Americans would rather fly the Mustang. Still, the US got valuable experience and knowledge out of the project.