A female squaddie who fought off a suspected Iraqi militant has swapped guns for glamour and won a place in the final of Miss England 2008.
Katrina Hodge, 21, dubbed Combat Barbie after being honoured for saving the lives of members of her regiment, will represent England at Miss World 2008 if she wins in July.
She wants to use her place in the Miss England competition to highlight the work of the Armed Forces.
She is currently serving at Frimley Park Hospital in Camberley and will take part in the Miss England national finals on Friday.
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