Brilio.net - Lieutenant Colonel Emilia Kamaruddin is an inspiring woman who has made history as the first female fighter pilot in Malaysia. With her courage and high dedication, she proved that women are capable of facing great challenges in the risky military world.
Based on information from the Royal Malaysian Air Force (TUDM) Facebook page, quoted by brilio.net on Friday (21/3), his career journey began when he decided to join TUDM. Although he initially did not aspire to become a fighter pilot, the rigorous training he underwent led him to graduate as a military pilot.
Throughout her career, she has flown various types of advanced fighter jets, including the Skyhawk, Hawk, and Aermacchi MB339. This extraordinary skill makes her a pioneer in her field and a source of inspiration and pride for many women in Malaysia.
photo: Facebook/TUDM
Emilia served for 25 years in TUDM before finally retiring in 2011 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. During her service, she managed to break gender stereotypes in the male-dominated world of military aviation.
As the first woman to become a fighter pilot, Emilia faced difficult moments on the ground, including overcoming technical problems during the Independence Day parade. Her ability and composure in the situation proved her toughness in the air.
Not only as a pilot, Emilia also became the first female flight trainer in TUDM, educating many male pilot candidates. With her experience and dedication, Emilia became a respected mentor for the next generation of pilots.
photo: Facebook/TUDM
After retiring, Emilia is still remembered as a legendary figure in the Malaysian military. Her name is even engraved in the Malaysian Book of Records as a symbol of inspiration for women who dream of breaking through the boundaries of traditional professions.
Behind her brilliant achievements, Emilia appears very simple in her daily life. She chooses to wear hijab and casual clothes, without jewelry or flashy luxury.
photo: Facebook/Syahril A.Kadir
Emilia's humble appearance has received much praise from the public. Several netizens expressed their respect and admiration for Emilia on social media.
" Great people usually have very simple appearances ," said @dhiadady.
" His appearance now looks ordinary. But apparently, he is not an ordinary person. Full of knowledge and experience ," commented @muhammadalbesut114.
"N looks like a aunt... but her experience is extraordinary... "My grandmother once took a fighter jet, why is it there, grandma?" Her grandson said ," said @muaz_azan.
" That's why we feel inferior when dealing with people. Because their style is not the same as their work. We're afraid that they will be better than us, " wrote @harithatyra.
Indonesian Air Force fighter pilots win prestigious awards in Australia.The Indonesian Air Force has once again made an achievement in the international arena through the brilliant achievement of Captain Pilot (Pnb) Ilham Fariq Adriawan. The Hawk 109/209 fighter pilot from Air Squadron 1, Supadio Air Force Base won the International Flight Instructor Course Excellence Award in flight instructor training at the Central Flying School, RAAF Base East Sale, Australia, on Friday (11/22/24).
This prestigious award is a real proof of the professionalism of Indonesian Air Force pilots and confirms their ability to compete at the global level. Captain Pnb Ilham, a graduate of the Air Force Academy (AAU) in 2015, currently serves as Head of Sub-Squadron Udara 1 Wing Udara 7 at Supadio Air Base. He attended the 200th Flying Instructor Course (International), which took place from June 24 to November 22, 2024.
This training is designed to produce flight instructors with international standards. During the program, Captain Ilham showed extraordinary performance and was named one of the best participants. This award is given to individuals who demonstrate excellence in technical aspects of flight, leadership, and teaching skills.
This success reflects the Indonesian Air Force's commitment to producing professional pilots who are ready to operate modern defense equipment, face global challenges, and strengthen Indonesia's air sovereignty. In addition to being a source of pride for the institution, this achievement also strengthens Indonesia's role in international military aviation cooperation.
Captain Ilham's success is the result of the Indonesian Air Force's dedication in providing the best training for pilots, both through domestic education and international cooperation programs. As the best graduate of this training program, Captain Ilham is expected to be a role model and motivator for the young generation of Indonesian Air Force pilots. His success not only reflects the Indonesian Air Force's commitment to professionalism, but also becomes a real step in developing human resources to support the operation of sophisticated aircraft in the ranks of national defense equipment.
(brl/lut)
