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Rosa García-Malea López

b. 1981

First female fighter pilot in Spanish Air Force

Military aviatorFlight instructorFighter pilot
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About Rosa García-Malea López

Born 1981. Rosa García-Malea López is a Spanish military aviator, flight instructor and fighter pilot.

Rosa María García-Malea López (born 1981) became the first female fighter pilot in the Spanish Air Force after qualifying to fly jet fighter aircraft in 2006.

Early life Rosa García-Malea López was born in 1981 in Almería, Spain. In 2018 she was awarded the Medalla de Andalucía for her achievements.

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Important facts

Born
1981, Almería
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Military aviator, flight instructor, fighter pilot
Nationality
Spain
Employers
Spanish Air and Space Force
Awards
Medal of Andalusia

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Rosa García-Malea López?

first female fighter pilot in Spanish Air Force

When was Rosa García-Malea López born?

Rosa García-Malea López was born in 1981 in Almería.

What is Rosa García-Malea López's occupation?

Rosa García-Malea López is a military aviator, flight instructor and fighter pilot.

What nationality is Rosa García-Malea López?

Rosa García-Malea López is Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rosa García-Malea López

· Wikidata: Q54861142

· DBpedia: Rosa García-Malea López

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