Valérie André, Daring French Army Copter Pilot, Dies at 102

Valérie André, a French brain surgeon and helicopter pilot, passed away at the age of 102. She began her journey towards aviation after meeting hero aviator Maryse Hilsz at 10 years old, eventually becoming the first Frenchwoman to be named a general and flying rescue missions in combat zones. Dr. André’s remarkable story was recently shared through a documentary and a book, highlighting her courage and pioneering spirit in both medicine and aviation.

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