The Israeli Air Force flight school has appointed its first female squadron commander, Maj. Y.
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In 2010, Y. began the IAF's 165th flight course, which she completed as a combat navigator. Y. progressed to a number of different operational roles and became the first female navigator to serve as deputy commander of an IAF combat squadron.
In her new role, Y. will be in charge of the WSO (weapons systems operator) squadron, the IDF reported.
She's flying through the glass ceiling ✈️
Congratulations to Maj. Y., who just became the first woman squadron commander in the IAF's Flight School.
Yesterday, Maj. Y. assumed command of the WSO (Weapons Systems Operator) Squadron. pic.twitter.com/CxtyKxhtlp
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) November 25, 2021
The IAF in recent years has appointed a number of women to command positions. Approximately two years ago, Maj. G. became the first woman in the IAF to command a flight squadron. Two months ago, Lt. Col. Revital Barzani became the first woman to command an air defense battalion.
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