First Lieutenant Misa Matsushima, 26, will begin duty on Friday having completed her training to fly F-15s, Japan's military has announced. "As the first female (fighter) pilot, I will open the ...
working in mainly non-combat roles. Neighbouring Pakistan has about 20 female fighter pilots - the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) began inducting women into combat roles in 2006.
Flying in high-threat areas over Iraq and Bosnia, these women took on the same risks—with the same enthusiasm—as any other fighter pilot in combat. Deegan wrote a letter home, describing her ...
Also receiving the Silver Star on Tuesday was her pilot, Maj ... Aspin issued an order that allowed women to fly fighter jets and bomber aircraft in combat. But women were not allowed to serve ...
Also receiving the Silver Star on Tuesday was her pilot, Maj ... Aspin issued an order that allowed women to fly fighter jets and bomber aircraft in combat. But women were not allowed to serve ...