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First female jet pilot opens new aviation school

First female jet pilot opens new aviation school
BBC England Sunday 20 September 2026, 11:26 UTC 1 min read
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Jo Salter took to the skies before officially opening the academy set up by a humanitarian charity.

Jo Salter took to the skies before officially opening the academy set up by a humanitarian charity.
Jo Salter (PERSON)
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