Valérie André, aviator and parachutist who became France's first female general, dies aged 102

Valérie André, the first woman to become a general officer in France, has died at the age of 102. A trained medical doctor and aviator, André served in Indochina and Algeria, combining her passions to help soldiers in need, earning her the nickname “Madame Ventilator.” She championed the role of women in the military and reached the rank of Inspector General of the Army Medical Corps, leaving a lasting impact on the French military.

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