Video of the Week: Voice behind the F/A-18 warning system retires

Any pilot who has ever flown an F/A-18 Super Hornet is aware of Leslie Shook, whether they know her name or not.

Most known by the alias “Bitchin’ Betty,” Shook has served as the voice of the cockpit warning system for 20 years. This year, Shook made the decision to retire.

Recently Boeing employees and Navy pilots gathered to celebrate Shook on her last day. “As soon as she started talking, we all grinned and said ‘oh yeah, that’s her!’” said Lt. Cmdr. Doug Crane, a DCMA Weapons Systems Officer on EA-18G and F/A-18F aircraft.