Thai queen makes first solo flight in Gripen fighter jet

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Thailand's Queen Suthida completed her first solo flight in a JAS 39 Gripen fighter jet, marking a significant aviation achievement. The flight took place from Wing 7 Air Base in Surat Thani, with King Maha Vajiralongkorn observing from the ground. The Queen underwent weeks of training, including simulator sessions and flight instruction under Royal Thai Air Force standards, before successfully piloting the fighter aircraft on her own. Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings her

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