'Dream come true’: IAF chief AP Singh flies last sortie in uniform in Kiran aircraft
Indian Air Force Chief AP Singh completed his final sortie in uniform flying a Kiran trainer aircraft at the Air Force Academy. He was accompanied by his original flight instructor from 1984, marking a symbolic end to his career.
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This event serves as a significant ceremonial milestone for the leadership of the Indian Air Force, highlighting the tradition of mentorship within the service.
NEW DELHI: Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Tuesday flew his “last sortie in uniform” in a Kiran aircraft at the Air Force Academy (AFA) in Dundigal near Hyderabad, completing a full circle in his flying career alongside the instructor who taught him to fly four decades ago.According to news agency PTI, Singh flew with Wing Commander (retd) V S Kochchar, who trained him at the academy in 1984.Recalling his first flight on January 20, 1984, Singh said, “I started my journey with the same aircraft.
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