Retired F-15 and F-16 fighter pilot Nicole Malachowski tells us about flying 18 inches off the wings of high-speed jets as a U.S. Air Force Thunderbird.
Welcome to Season 6 of the Behind the Wings podcast! In this episode, Nicole takes us through her groundbreaking journey as the first woman to become a Thunderbird pilot. She discusses her combat missions, flying in airshows, her WASP connection, and how a tick-borne illness changed her life forever. There is a lot to learn!
Resources:
- Nicole Malachowski's Website
- Nicole Malachowski's Bio (Wikipedia)
- The Thunderbirds' Website
- The Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) (Air Force History Fact Sheet)
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