Ayesha Farooq
| Ayesha Farooq Urdu: عائشہ فاروق | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 24, 1987 |
| Residence | Bahawalpur |
| Nationality | Pakistan |
| Occupation | Flight Lieutenant |
| Known for | Pakistan's first war ready female pilot |
| Religion | Islam |
Ayesha Farooq (Urdu:عائشہ فاروق) (born August 24, 1987) is a female Pakistani fighter pilot.[1] Ayesha is from the city of Bahawalpur,[2] she is one of five women who have become pilots in the Pakistan Air Force. Flight Lieutenant Ayesha Farooq, is the first of six female fighter pilots in the force to pass the final exams to qualify for battle. She will now fly missions in a Chinese-made F7PG fighter jet alongside her 24 male colleagues in Squadron 20.[3][4]
References
- ↑ "Meet Ayesha Farooq, Pakistan's only female war-ready fighter pilot". The Economic Times.
- ↑ "Pakistan fighter pilot Ayesha Farooq wins battle of sexes, now she's ready for war". India.com. 13 June 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ↑ "Meet Flt Lt Ayesha Farooq, Pakistan's first ever female fighter pilot to qualify for battle". Daily Mail. 23 June 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ↑ Crilly, Rob (2 September 2013). "I'm ready for war, says first female Pakistani pilot Ayesha Farooq". India.com. Retrieved 17 January 2014.