Meet the women in the Royal Australian Air Force paving the way for the next generation

Meet the women in the Royal Australian Air Force paving the way for the next generation

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Meet the women in the Royal Australian Air Force paving the way for the next generation

ABC

Ever since Jenny Phan was young, her dream was to fly. Eight years ago, she was offered the chance to take part in an aviation camp with the Royal Australian Air Force. LACW Jenny Phan is an aircraft technician with the Royal Australian Air Force. "I've been on and off with the Air Force for over 20 years and it's definitely changed for the better for women." just shown me there are jobs like mechanics and technicians in the Air Force that women can take part in," Alice said.

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