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Air Forces Launches Comic Book On Heroic Tales To Inspire Youngsters To Join
The IAF on Wednesday launched a comic book telling the story of legendary IAF Marshal Arjan Singh and the epic Battle of Boyra fought during the 1971 Indo-Pak war, aiming to educate the young people about the glorious history of the force.
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MiG-27 Ejection, Then Gun In Mouth: Kargil War Hero Recounts Capture In Pak
During the Kargil War 25 years back, K Nachiketa Rao, then a flight lieutenant with Indian Air Force, survived a tryst with death. Forced to eject from a MiG-27 fighter jet after its engine failed, he found himself in Pakistani territory and was capt
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"I Locked Onto A Pakistani F-16 For 30 Seconds": Kargil Hero's Account
At the height of the Kargil war, 25 years ago, Indian Air Force Mirage 2000 jets, which were used to hit Pakistani posts, locked onto Pakistan Air Force F-16s and could have launched air to air missiles if they were threatened.
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"Remembering Our Heroes": PM Modi's Tribute On Pulwama Attack Anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel who lost their lives in a terror attack on their convoy in Pulwama on this day in 2019.
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Abhinandan Varthaman, Balakot Heroes Stars Of Air Force Day: 10 Points
Two squadrons of the Indian Air Force (IAF) including the one to which Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman belonged were awarded citations by Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria today for the successful air strike on a camp of the terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed in Balakot, deep inside Pakistan, in February. A Signal Unit was also given the citation for ...
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IAF Chief Leads "Missing Man" Formation In Honour Of Kargil Braveheart
Twenty years ago today, the Indian Air Force lost two fighter jets within hours of each other at the height of the Kargil war. One of the pilots, Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja, who flew a MiG-21, was killed by Pakistani forces while another pilot, Flight Lieutenant K Nachiketa, was shot down and released by Pakistan days later.
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"#AbhinandhanDiwas" Celebrated On Twitter For Hero Pilot's Return
As Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman returned from Pakistan, celebrations began on Twitter with a host of hashtags bearing his name trending on the social media website. The masses poured their tributes to the Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot, who showed exemplary fortitude and courage while in Pakistan's captivity.
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"Real Hero Coming Back": Crowds Gather At Attari Ahead Of Pilot's Return
A large number of people have assembled at the Attari Joint Check Post (JCP) here on Friday to receive Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot Abhinandan Varthaman who is likely to be released by Pakistani authorities later in the day.
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Kargil War Hero Air Marshal R Nambiar Appointed Western Air Command Chief
Kargil war hero and present Eastern Air Command chief Air Marshal R Nambiar has been appointed as the new chief of Indian Air Force's sword arm Western Air Command (WAC) on Thursday.
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"Welcome Back, Abhinandan": India Rejoices After Imran Khan Announcement
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's announcement that captured Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman would be released tomorrow was greeted jubilantly across the country, with everybody from netizens to political parties rejoicing over the impending homecoming of a man who had acquired a hero's status in the last two days.
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As Floods Ravage Kerala, Unsung Heroes Bring Smiles To Those Stranded
Braving inclement weather and risky conditions, a young Air Force officer dramatically winched up a toddler to safety from the roof-top of a marooned house in rain-battered Kerala.
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From Nagaland To Kashmir, These Are The Heroes Of 69th Republic Day
The Shaurya Chakra is the third highest peacetime military decoration after the Ashoka Chakra and the Kirti Chakra. Read about the heroic tales of the men in uniform who are honoured with the Shaurya Chakra this Republic Day.
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17-Gun Salute, Fly-Past For Arjan Singh, Marshal Of Indian Air Force
The funeral of Arjan Singh, Marshal of the Indian Air Force and legendary fighter pilot, took place today with full state honours in the capital. The 98-year-old war hero died of a cardiac arrest on Saturday. The national flag is being flown at half-mast at all government buildings in Delhi today in tribute to the only five-star rank Air Force offi...
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Arjan Singh: India's Oldest Serving Military Officer, Hero Of 1965 War
Back in September 1965, the Chief of Air Staff was summoned to the Defence Minister's office. Pakistan was targetting the vital town of Akhnoor in Jammu and Kashmir as part of Operation Grand Slam. The army needed air support. The government needed to know how quickly the Indian Air Force would be ready for operations. Air Force Chief Arjan Singh r...
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Air Force Hero Jumbo Majumdar's Medals May Never Return to India
In about one month from now, the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) and war medals of the World War-II veteran Wing Commander Jumbo Majumdar will slip away from Indian hands for the second time in six months.
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Air Forces Launches Comic Book On Heroic Tales To Inspire Youngsters To Join
The IAF on Wednesday launched a comic book telling the story of legendary IAF Marshal Arjan Singh and the epic Battle of Boyra fought during the 1971 Indo-Pak war, aiming to educate the young people about the glorious history of the force.
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MiG-27 Ejection, Then Gun In Mouth: Kargil War Hero Recounts Capture In Pak
During the Kargil War 25 years back, K Nachiketa Rao, then a flight lieutenant with Indian Air Force, survived a tryst with death. Forced to eject from a MiG-27 fighter jet after its engine failed, he found himself in Pakistani territory and was capt
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"I Locked Onto A Pakistani F-16 For 30 Seconds": Kargil Hero's Account
At the height of the Kargil war, 25 years ago, Indian Air Force Mirage 2000 jets, which were used to hit Pakistani posts, locked onto Pakistan Air Force F-16s and could have launched air to air missiles if they were threatened.
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"Remembering Our Heroes": PM Modi's Tribute On Pulwama Attack Anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel who lost their lives in a terror attack on their convoy in Pulwama on this day in 2019.
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Abhinandan Varthaman, Balakot Heroes Stars Of Air Force Day: 10 Points
Two squadrons of the Indian Air Force (IAF) including the one to which Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman belonged were awarded citations by Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria today for the successful air strike on a camp of the terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed in Balakot, deep inside Pakistan, in February. A Signal Unit was also given the citation for ...
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IAF Chief Leads "Missing Man" Formation In Honour Of Kargil Braveheart
Twenty years ago today, the Indian Air Force lost two fighter jets within hours of each other at the height of the Kargil war. One of the pilots, Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja, who flew a MiG-21, was killed by Pakistani forces while another pilot, Flight Lieutenant K Nachiketa, was shot down and released by Pakistan days later.
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"#AbhinandhanDiwas" Celebrated On Twitter For Hero Pilot's Return
As Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman returned from Pakistan, celebrations began on Twitter with a host of hashtags bearing his name trending on the social media website. The masses poured their tributes to the Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot, who showed exemplary fortitude and courage while in Pakistan's captivity.
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"Real Hero Coming Back": Crowds Gather At Attari Ahead Of Pilot's Return
A large number of people have assembled at the Attari Joint Check Post (JCP) here on Friday to receive Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot Abhinandan Varthaman who is likely to be released by Pakistani authorities later in the day.
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Kargil War Hero Air Marshal R Nambiar Appointed Western Air Command Chief
Kargil war hero and present Eastern Air Command chief Air Marshal R Nambiar has been appointed as the new chief of Indian Air Force's sword arm Western Air Command (WAC) on Thursday.
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"Welcome Back, Abhinandan": India Rejoices After Imran Khan Announcement
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's announcement that captured Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman would be released tomorrow was greeted jubilantly across the country, with everybody from netizens to political parties rejoicing over the impending homecoming of a man who had acquired a hero's status in the last two days.
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As Floods Ravage Kerala, Unsung Heroes Bring Smiles To Those Stranded
Braving inclement weather and risky conditions, a young Air Force officer dramatically winched up a toddler to safety from the roof-top of a marooned house in rain-battered Kerala.
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From Nagaland To Kashmir, These Are The Heroes Of 69th Republic Day
The Shaurya Chakra is the third highest peacetime military decoration after the Ashoka Chakra and the Kirti Chakra. Read about the heroic tales of the men in uniform who are honoured with the Shaurya Chakra this Republic Day.
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17-Gun Salute, Fly-Past For Arjan Singh, Marshal Of Indian Air Force
The funeral of Arjan Singh, Marshal of the Indian Air Force and legendary fighter pilot, took place today with full state honours in the capital. The 98-year-old war hero died of a cardiac arrest on Saturday. The national flag is being flown at half-mast at all government buildings in Delhi today in tribute to the only five-star rank Air Force offi...
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Arjan Singh: India's Oldest Serving Military Officer, Hero Of 1965 War
Back in September 1965, the Chief of Air Staff was summoned to the Defence Minister's office. Pakistan was targetting the vital town of Akhnoor in Jammu and Kashmir as part of Operation Grand Slam. The army needed air support. The government needed to know how quickly the Indian Air Force would be ready for operations. Air Force Chief Arjan Singh r...
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Air Force Hero Jumbo Majumdar's Medals May Never Return to India
In about one month from now, the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) and war medals of the World War-II veteran Wing Commander Jumbo Majumdar will slip away from Indian hands for the second time in six months.
