So much for aptitude tests

A female agent of WWII was assessed as "not having the personality to act as a leader" before she was parachuted into France, files have revealed.

Pearl Cornioley, who died in February, ended up in command of 3,000 French resistance fighters.

Documents released at the National Archives say Mrs Cornioley was later commended for "colossal bravery" and "outstanding powers of leadership".

She was eventually given her Parachute Wings at the age of 92.

Posted by David on April 1, 2008 10:35 AM