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07-17-2020, 06:44 AM
Something i did not know was the first combat helicopter pilot in Viet Nam was a woman by the name of Valerie Andre.  In 1952-53 she flew 129 missions and rescued 165 wounded while flying a Bell-47 . She was also capable of making jumps which she did to perform surgery on two people who needed immediate care.. 

Did I mention she was a doctor too ? Amazing IMO... Also I would bet she was a female because this was before all the transgender guys competing in women's sports insanity of today.

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07-17-2020, 07:00 AM (This post was last modified: 07-17-2020, 07:38 AM by F2d5thCav.)
Since this was before Dien Bien Phu, she must have been a French soldier.  I'll bet she had a fascinating life.

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07-17-2020, 07:34 AM
That is Fascinating to know.
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07-17-2020, 07:41 AM
Wow, General André is still alive at 98 years of age!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Val%C3%A9rie_Andr%C3%A9

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