Second Lieutenant Leah Scott climbs into the cockpit of a Harvard aircraft before a flight at 15 Wing Moose Jaw. Shot for The Globe and Mail in December, 2006, this was my first ever freelance assignment. I remember being so nervous about screwing up not just my big break but an important story. At the time, many women (including Scott) were being rejected by the Canadian air force because of outdated admission standards dating back to the 1960s. Research that reassessed those standards gave...
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Second Lieutenant Leah Scott climbs into the cockpit of a Harvard aircraft before a flight at 15 Wing Moose Jaw. Shot for The Globe and Mail in December, 2006, this was my first ever freelance assignment. I remember being so nervous about screwing up not just my big break but an important story. At the time, many women (including Scott) were being rejected by the Canadian air force because of outdated admission standards dating back to the 1960s. Research that reassessed those standards gave Scott a second chance and she and five other women were accepted. My goal is always to recognize and capture significant moments. I like to think I did that here.
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