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Air Forces Of India, Egypt Conduct Two-Day Joint Exercise
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/air-forces-of-india-egypt-conduct-two-day-joint-exercise-2597545 New Delhi: Air forces of India and Egypt conducted a two-day exercise at the latter's El Berigat airbase to enhance mutual understanding and share operational experience, an official statement said...
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the rank of Group Captain. Abhinandan is credited to have been the only Mig-21 pilot ever to have shot down an F-16.
Abhinandan was awarded the Vir Chakra for his role in the February 2019 air strike on terrorist camps in Pakistan.
He shot down the F-16 over Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, but was taken captive by the Pakistan Army after his plane was shot down by enemy forces.
However, he maintained his composure even in captivity, holding his head high.
Abhinandan’s unit 51 Squadron also received a unit citation for its role in thwarting the Pakistan Air Force’s aerial attack on February 27, 2019. India had carried out the strikes in response to a Jaish-e-Mohammed attack on a CRPF convoy.
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Abhinandan was awarded the Vir Chakra for his role in the February 2019 air strike on terrorist camps in Pakistan.
He shot down the F-16 over Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, but was taken captive by the Pakistan Army after his plane was shot down by enemy forces.
However, he maintained his composure even in captivity, holding his head high.
Abhinandan’s unit 51 Squadron also received a unit citation for its role in thwarting the Pakistan Air Force’s aerial attack on February 27, 2019. India had carried out the strikes in response to a Jaish-e-Mohammed attack on a CRPF convoy.
Balakot air-strike hero Abhinandan promoted as Group Captain
Abhinandan was awarded the Vir Chakra for his role in the 2019 February air strike on terrorist camps in Pakistan.
Please refrain from personal insults. It's against forum rules.
And if you can't handle the truth, there isn't anything I can do for you.
It's a shame you choose to be uncivil because you can't handle facts.
Abhinandan’s Vir Chakra citation, published in the Gazette of India in December 2019, said he courageously engaged the Pakistani aircraft package despite its “immense numerical and technological superiority,” and his aggressive manoeuvres forced the enemy aircraft into tactical chaos.
In February 2019, Abhinandan was posted with a MiG-21 Bison squadron and was on ‘operational readiness platform’ duty at air force station Srinagar when a large Pakistan Air Force fighter aircraft package was detected heading towards LoC. The hostile jets were armed with advanced beyond visual range (BVR) air-to-air missiles and modern air-to-ground stand-off weapons.
Abhinandan was scrambled to intercept this package five minutes after it was detected.
“Displaying exceptional air combat acumen and knowledge of the enemy’s tactics, Abhinandan scanned the low altitude airspace with his airborne intercept (AI) radar and picked up an enemy aircraft that was flying low to ambush the Indian fighter interceptor aircraft… Abhinandan alerted the other formation pilots towards this surprise threat,” the citation said.
“He then consolidated the riposte, by gathering his wingman in an offensive formation against the hostile Pakistani aircraft now dropping weapons on Indian Army positions. This audacious and aggressive manoeuvre forced the enemy aircraft into tactical chaos,” it further said.
The citation said the wing commander pursued a retreating enemy fighter bomber aircraft and in the ensuing aerial combat, shot down an F-16. “However, in the melee, one of the enemy aircraft fired multiple advanced BVR missiles, one of which hit his aircraft forcing him to eject in enemy territory.”
In February 2019, Abhinandan was posted with a MiG-21 Bison squadron and was on ‘operational readiness platform’ duty at air force station Srinagar when a large Pakistan Air Force fighter aircraft package was detected heading towards LoC. The hostile jets were armed with advanced beyond visual range (BVR) air-to-air missiles and modern air-to-ground stand-off weapons.
Abhinandan was scrambled to intercept this package five minutes after it was detected.
“Displaying exceptional air combat acumen and knowledge of the enemy’s tactics, Abhinandan scanned the low altitude airspace with his airborne intercept (AI) radar and picked up an enemy aircraft that was flying low to ambush the Indian fighter interceptor aircraft… Abhinandan alerted the other formation pilots towards this surprise threat,” the citation said.
“He then consolidated the riposte, by gathering his wingman in an offensive formation against the hostile Pakistani aircraft now dropping weapons on Indian Army positions. This audacious and aggressive manoeuvre forced the enemy aircraft into tactical chaos,” it further said.
The citation said the wing commander pursued a retreating enemy fighter bomber aircraft and in the ensuing aerial combat, shot down an F-16. “However, in the melee, one of the enemy aircraft fired multiple advanced BVR missiles, one of which hit his aircraft forcing him to eject in enemy territory.”
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Dubai Air Show: IAF's Tejas stuns audience with superior flying skills
The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas showcased superior flying skills on the first day of the Dubai Air Show on November 14. The air show kicked off at Al Maktoum airport in Dubai.
The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas showcased superior flying skills on the first day of the Dubai Air Show on November 14. The air show kicked off at Al Maktoum airport in Dubai.
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Why dont they have their own aircrafts in this air show ? I cant find anything related to PAF in this airshow
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PAF doesn't showcase jf-17 usually when Tejas is participating and vice-versa. Atleast that's the trend I've noticed in the past few airshows
Nevertheless, pakistan still has a stall in this Dubai airshow. Unsure what exactly they're showcasing
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On a side note, any idea why we aren't showcasing our indigenous missiles in this show. I've seen several other countries exhibiting theirs. DRDO's missiles department has been one of their best performing divisions, not just the development of indigenous missiles from ground up but also indigenizing other missiles like the Brahmos or Barak platforms where over 80% of the components are now Indian
We should've engaged with some private marketing/lobbying firms and showcased our line-up. I'm sure we could bag atleast 1-2 export orders as a start
We should've engaged with some private marketing/lobbying firms and showcased our line-up. I'm sure we could bag atleast 1-2 export orders as a start
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IAF boosts LCA Tejas capabilities with French HAMMER missiles under emergency powers
New Delhi (India), November 16 (ANI) In a step towards further strengthening the capabilities of the indigenous LCA Tejas fighter aircraft, the Indian Air Force has placed orders for HAMMER missiles from France which would allow it to take out any hardened bunkers or ground targets at stand-off...
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Gp Capt Abhinandan Varthaman, who shot down PAF jet in February 2019 awarded VrC, Sapper Jadhav gets Kirti Chakra
Wing Commander (now Group Captain) Abhinandan Varthaman was awarded the Vir Chakra on Monday by President Ram Nath Kovind in an investiture ceremony.
For shooting down a Pakistani F-16 fighter aircraft in aerial combat on February 27, 2019, Wing Commander (now Group Captain) Abhinandan Varthaman will be awarded the Vir Chakra today by President Ram Nath Kovind in an investiture ceremony.
Abhinandan Varthaman, then a Wing Commander was engaged in a dogfight with a Pakistani fighter jet in the aerial skirmishes between Indian and Pakistani Air Forces that followed the Pulwama attack. He was promoted to the rank of a Group Captain on November 3, 2021
