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A groundbreaking pilot on her journey upward | Military Times Reports

A groundbreaking pilot on her journey upward | Military Times Reports

One of the first women to fly in combat, Christina "Thumper" Hopper speaks to Military Times about her experience coming up through the Air Force.
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