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"Fearless Aviator": IAF Veteran Who Served In World War 2 Dies At 103
Veteran air warrior Squadron Leader Dalip Singh Majithia (retd), who joined the Indian Air Force during the tumultuous years of World War II and distinguished himself as a "fearless aviator" during his career, has died. He was 103.
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Tracing The Origin Of India's Own 'Top Gun' Fighter Pilot School - 'TACDE'
Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania, call sign 'Patty,' a top fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force, joins forces with other elite aviators to establish a special unit called 'Air Dragons.'
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Ex-Air Force Squadron Leader Convicted For Amassing Illicit Assets
A special Court has convicted a former Indian Air Force Squadron Leader for allegedly moving funds for a former Congress MP for a land deal and amassing disproportionate assets worth Rs 40.36 lakh, officials said Monday.
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India Gets Its First Woman Aide De Camp
Squadron leader Manisha Padhi, a 2015 batch Indian Air Force (IAF) officer, on Monday became the first woman in the country to ascend to the post of Aide-de-Camp (ADC).
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Man Impersonates Air Force Squadron Leader, Arrested: UP Cops
A 30-year-old man was arrested here for impersonating an Indian Air Force squadron, police said on Wednesday.
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End Of An Era - MiG-21 Jets Fly For Last Time Over Barmer In Rajasthan
As per plans, the No. 4 squadron will be getting the Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jets in its inventory and may move to a new location in the desert sector itself by the end of this month.
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Indian Air Force Officer Highlights Challenges "Fauji Kids" Face, Her Post Is Now Viral
An Indian Air Force (IAF) Squadron Leader's heartfelt post about the challenges Army children face in their lives, especially in their formative years, has gone viral on social media.
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S-400 Missile System Supplies Hindered By Russia-Ukraine War: IAF Chief
The supply of two squadrons of the S-400 air defence missile system from Russia has been hindered due to the Russia-Ukraine war but it is now expected to be completed in the next year, Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said today.
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"We Will Stop Flying MiG-21 Fighter Aircraft By 2025," Says Air Force Chief
Amid the efforts to replace its ageing Russian-origin aircraft, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is all set to replace all MiG-21 squadrons with the LCA Mark 1A by 2025, said Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Tuesday.
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Watch: Air Force 'Falcons' Congratulate Pilot Cleared To Fly Rafale Solo
Flying solo for the first time for any young aviator is always one of the most memorable moments. At the 101 Squadron - 'The Falcons', every achievement and happiness of fellow members are shared by everyone like one big family.
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India Deploys New Fighter Jet Squadron In Srinagar To Counter Pak, China
India has deployed a squadron of upgraded MiG-29 fighter jets at the Srinagar air base to tackle threats from both the Pakistani and Chinese front.
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Woman IAF Officer, Who Was Attacked By Mess Worker In Pathankot, Dies
Squadron Leader Arshita Jaiswal lost her life at Army's command hospital at Panchkula here days after she was attacked by a mess worker at her official residence in Punjab's Pathankot on July 17, police said.
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Amid Tension With China, Air Force's Massive Exercise Near LAC In Northeast
The Indian Air Force will carry out Exercise 'Pralay' involving all its major air bases in the northeast including the recently moved drone squadrons amid the ongoing standoff with China, informed officials.
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"Critical Deficiencies" Must Be Addressed On Priority: Air Force Chief
The "critical deficiencies" of the Indian Air Force like shortage of fighter squadrons and force multipliers must be addressed on priority so that the force retains its combat edge, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said on Thursday.
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Air Force To Retire Abhinandan Varthaman's MiG-21 Squadron By Sept End
The Indian Air Force is set to retire its Srinagar-based MiG-21 squadron 'Sword Arms' that Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was a part of when he had downed an F-16 combat aircraft of Pakistan a day after the Balakot strike in February 2019.
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"Fearless Aviator": IAF Veteran Who Served In World War 2 Dies At 103
Veteran air warrior Squadron Leader Dalip Singh Majithia (retd), who joined the Indian Air Force during the tumultuous years of World War II and distinguished himself as a "fearless aviator" during his career, has died. He was 103.
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Tracing The Origin Of India's Own 'Top Gun' Fighter Pilot School - 'TACDE'
Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania, call sign 'Patty,' a top fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force, joins forces with other elite aviators to establish a special unit called 'Air Dragons.'
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Ex-Air Force Squadron Leader Convicted For Amassing Illicit Assets
A special Court has convicted a former Indian Air Force Squadron Leader for allegedly moving funds for a former Congress MP for a land deal and amassing disproportionate assets worth Rs 40.36 lakh, officials said Monday.
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India Gets Its First Woman Aide De Camp
Squadron leader Manisha Padhi, a 2015 batch Indian Air Force (IAF) officer, on Monday became the first woman in the country to ascend to the post of Aide-de-Camp (ADC).
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Man Impersonates Air Force Squadron Leader, Arrested: UP Cops
A 30-year-old man was arrested here for impersonating an Indian Air Force squadron, police said on Wednesday.
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End Of An Era - MiG-21 Jets Fly For Last Time Over Barmer In Rajasthan
As per plans, the No. 4 squadron will be getting the Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jets in its inventory and may move to a new location in the desert sector itself by the end of this month.
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Indian Air Force Officer Highlights Challenges "Fauji Kids" Face, Her Post Is Now Viral
An Indian Air Force (IAF) Squadron Leader's heartfelt post about the challenges Army children face in their lives, especially in their formative years, has gone viral on social media.
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S-400 Missile System Supplies Hindered By Russia-Ukraine War: IAF Chief
The supply of two squadrons of the S-400 air defence missile system from Russia has been hindered due to the Russia-Ukraine war but it is now expected to be completed in the next year, Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said today.
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"We Will Stop Flying MiG-21 Fighter Aircraft By 2025," Says Air Force Chief
Amid the efforts to replace its ageing Russian-origin aircraft, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is all set to replace all MiG-21 squadrons with the LCA Mark 1A by 2025, said Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Tuesday.
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Watch: Air Force 'Falcons' Congratulate Pilot Cleared To Fly Rafale Solo
Flying solo for the first time for any young aviator is always one of the most memorable moments. At the 101 Squadron - 'The Falcons', every achievement and happiness of fellow members are shared by everyone like one big family.
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India Deploys New Fighter Jet Squadron In Srinagar To Counter Pak, China
India has deployed a squadron of upgraded MiG-29 fighter jets at the Srinagar air base to tackle threats from both the Pakistani and Chinese front.
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Woman IAF Officer, Who Was Attacked By Mess Worker In Pathankot, Dies
Squadron Leader Arshita Jaiswal lost her life at Army's command hospital at Panchkula here days after she was attacked by a mess worker at her official residence in Punjab's Pathankot on July 17, police said.
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Amid Tension With China, Air Force's Massive Exercise Near LAC In Northeast
The Indian Air Force will carry out Exercise 'Pralay' involving all its major air bases in the northeast including the recently moved drone squadrons amid the ongoing standoff with China, informed officials.
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"Critical Deficiencies" Must Be Addressed On Priority: Air Force Chief
The "critical deficiencies" of the Indian Air Force like shortage of fighter squadrons and force multipliers must be addressed on priority so that the force retains its combat edge, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said on Thursday.
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Air Force To Retire Abhinandan Varthaman's MiG-21 Squadron By Sept End
The Indian Air Force is set to retire its Srinagar-based MiG-21 squadron 'Sword Arms' that Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was a part of when he had downed an F-16 combat aircraft of Pakistan a day after the Balakot strike in February 2019.
