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India: India's first female fighter pilots commissioned at Air Force Academy
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18.06.2016
The Indian Air Force commissioned its first ever female fighter pilots during a ceremony at the Dundigal Air Force Academy in Hyderabad, Saturday.
Bhawana Kanth, Avani Chatuvedi and Mohana Singh were commissioned after successfully passing the first stage of their training. Indian Minister of Defence Manohar Parrikar was on site to mark the special occasion and award the candidates with their wings.
Last October, the government decided to give opportunities for women in the Air Force on an experimental basis lasting five years. However female service personnel are still not permitted to perform combat roles in the Army and Navy.
Bhawana Kanth, Avani Chatuvedi and Mohana Singh were commissioned after successfully passing the first stage of their training. Indian Minister of Defence Manohar Parrikar was on site to mark the special occasion and award the candidates with their wings.
Last October, the government decided to give opportunities for women in the Air Force on an experimental basis lasting five years. However female service personnel are still not permitted to perform combat roles in the Army and Navy.
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