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IAF pilot makes history as first female squadron commander

Israeli Air Force Commander Amiram Norkin hails Lt. Col. G. as "role model and inspiration to thousands of women" in Israel. "We have been waiting for this for 71 years," he says.

by  Lilach Shoval and Israel Hayom Staff
Published on  09-25-2019 10:17
Last modified: 09-25-2019 14:14
IAF pilot makes history as first female squadron commanderIDF Spokesperson's Unit

Lt. Col. G. with Israeli Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Amiram Norkin | Photo: IDF Spokesperson's Unit

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Lt. Col. G. became the first woman to command an Israeli Air Force squadron when she entered the role of Nachshon Squadron commander on Wednesday morning.

G., 35, enlisted in the Israel Defense Forces in 2003. She completed the Israeli Air Forces' training course, specializing in piloting transport aircraft.

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From 2015 to 2017, G. served as deputy commander of the Nachshon Squadron, which operates surveillance aircraft.

IAF Commander Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin commended G. for her achievement.

"Lt. Col. G, the mother of two boys, is a role model and an inspiration to thousands of women in the State of Israel.

"Well done, our first operational squadron commander in the air force. We have been waiting for this for 71 years," he said.

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