Lets just concentrate on the "safety and well being" of the female pilot mentioned in the thread introduction rather then beating a dead horse!!
I must tell you there is a very strong bond among pilots and so far you have not claimed to be one!!
I don't need to be a pilot to make comments. So far, mine have been much more accurate than anny's. She made an absolutely incorrect statement, then beats around the bush, insults me, then has to call her hubby to clean up the mess.
Fact: Women DO fly in combat.
...and, this report is probably bogus.