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GULFWEEKLY reader Yvonne Trueman, pictured right, has just enjoyed a remarkable holiday flying experience. She was joined by two other lady pilots – Vanessa Ubra and Li Yan – on a trip to Jordan where the trio met up with other members of the 12-year-old, 30-strong Arabian section of The Ninety-Nines, an international organisation of women pilots that promotes advancement of aviation through education, scholarships and mutual support while honouring its unique history and sharing its passion for flight. Established in 1929 by 99 women pilots, the members of The Ninety-Nines, Inc., International Organisation of Women Pilots, are represented in all areas of aviation today. And, to quote its founding president Amelia Earhart, fly ‘for the fun of it!’
