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Air Chief Marshal AP Singh Flies Final IAF Sortie in Kiran Trainer, Reunites with First Flying Instructor

New Delhi, Oct 21 (UNI) Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh completed his final flying sortie in an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft, flying the HJT-16 Kiran Mk-1 trainer alongside his first flying instructor, Wing Commander V S Kochar (Retd), bringing his flying journey in the force full circle. The 55-minute sortie on October 20 was particularly significant as it reunited the Air Chief with the instructor who had guided him during the initial stages of his flying career. The aircraft, bearing tail number U 707, added to the personal significance of the occasion. Air Chief…

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21/10/26 13:13
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New Delhi, India