VOICED : Margot Duhalde la piloto chilena que combatio a los nazis

Margot Duhalde, a 96-year-old Chilean woman, volunteered as a pilot for the Free French Forces during WWII. Despite facing gender bias, she learned to fly in Chile and supported France, thanks to her instructor César Copeta. She overcame rivalry with male pilots and joined the Free French Forces at 20, flying various combat aircraft. Duhalde survived numerous accidents and was honored by England, France, and Chile, receiving the Legion of Honor from France.

What motivated Margot Duhalde to join the Free French Forces as a pilot?

• To escape from Chile

• To help liberate France from the Nazis

• To prove women could fly as well as men

• A desire to travel the world

Who played a significant role in helping Duhalde learn to fly?

• A fellow female pilot

• Charles de Gaulle

• Her family

• Instructor César Copeta

How did male pilots initially view female pilots like Duhalde?

• As equally skilled

• As a safety risk

• As superior pilots

• As mentors

What was one of the major challenges Duhalde faced during her flying career?

• Lack of aircraft

• Financial difficulties

• Language barriers

• Numerous near-fatal accidents

Which prestigious award did Margot Duhalde receive from the French government?

• Pilot of the Year

• Legion of Honor

• Order of the Phoenix

• Medal of Valor