Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh DFC, Felicitates Three Women Fighter Pilots

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Marshal of the Indian Air Force (MIAF) Arjan Singh DFC alongwith Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, former Chief of the Air Staff NC Suri and Air Officer in charge Personnel (AOP) Air Marshal B Suresh interacting with three newly commissioned women fighter pilots

IAF has been inducting women pilots in the flying branch since 1994. Till date, more than 180 women officers have been inducted as pilots in the transport and helicopter streams. Over the years, the women pilots have proved their mettle and have performed at par with their male colleagues. The IAF has recently taken a decision to induct women pilots in the fighter stream which is far more strenuous and demanding in nature.

On 18 June 2016, three women pilots, on successful completion of initial flying training, were commissioned as pilots in the fighter stream of the IAF. These women pilots competed alongside their male counterparts to be part of the elite fighting force and were selected solely on their capability. They are pioneers in the field and will be role models for the generations to follow.  On 12 August 2016, Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh DFC felicitated the three women fighter pilots who are ushering the IAF into a new era of women in combat roles in the IAF.

Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh DFC, who was the Chief of the Air Staff during the 1965 conflict with Pakistan, is a living legend and is also the senior most fighter pilot of the IAF. He has been a constant source of inspiration to generations of air-warriors. An interaction and encouragement from the ‘Marshal of The Air Force’ will be a matter of great honour for the budding young women fighter pilots and will motivate them to excel in their profession.

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