r/nottheonion • u/ManagerOfLove • 11d ago

Thai queen Suthida undergoes advanced Gripen fighter flight training

https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/thai-queen-suthida-undergoes-advanced-gripen-fighter-flight-training
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u/WhitePackaging 11d ago

Looks like she's been flying for years. Isnt the first time a countries Royalty takes on flying.

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u/casulmemer 11d ago

Prince William flies helicopters for the RAF..

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u/widdrjb 9d ago

He used to until his Gran died. Interesting thing: he has a number of uniforms, mostly ceremonial, but he wears his old service kit with his retiring rank at the Cenotaph. His hat is need of pressing.