https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/444953/300-000-payout-to-RAF-girls-hurt-in-bid-to-march-like-men-has-sparked-fury

PAYOUTS of £100,000 each for three young women RAF recruits injured by marching practice provoked outrage last night.

The Ministry of Defence awarded the payouts after the women claimed trying to keep in step with taller male recruits on the parade ground had led to spinal and pelvic injuries.

carrying the same heavy packs as male recruits also contributed to the injuries

The women, aged 17, 22 and 23 at the time, were injured in the first nine weeks of training. They have been compensated, however, for nine years of lost earnings and pension benefits, despite making a full recovery and enjoying successful careers outside the Armed Forces.

But I thought women were equal to men?