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December 27, 2009

My sister: The war lady in the all-female Tornado crew

by Janine Thomas, Times Online, UK - Doesn’t the job require testosterone, aggression and macho behaviour? “I think there is a change in the generation of people flying now,” she said. “Aggression is certainly not a character trait I would look for in a pilot or navigator. I think being competitive (— mostly with yourself — ) and always aiming high is important, but so is being level-headed and ready to deal with, and adapt to, any situation as it arises.”

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