Naomi Shephard's journey as first female Chinook pilot displayed at War Memorial
Naomi Shephard's story as Australia's first female Chinook pilot will feature in a new Afghanistan gallery at the Australian War Memorial, opening next Tuesday. At 25, Shephard flew missions in Afghanistan during Australia's longest military deployment, reflecting on her experiences and the challenges she faced. Her belongings will be displayed alongside a Chinook helicopter in the museum.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 11:29 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 11:30 UTC
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