Squadron Leader Mohana Singh made history by becoming the first female fighter pilot to join the elite 18 Squadron ‘Flying Bullets’ operating India’s ‘Made in India’ squadron of LCA Tejas fighter jets.
the officer was part of the recent ‘Tarang Shakti’ exercise in Jodhpur, where she was part of the historic flight of the three chiefs of the three forces. Her remarkable feat underscores the Indian Air Force’s commitment to gender equality and empowerment.
#Milestone On 30th May 19, Flt Lt Mohana Singh became the first IAF woman pilot to become fully operational by day on ‘Hawk’ aircraft. She is one of the three women pilots inducted in the fighter stream of the IAF. #Congratulations pic.twitter.com/iBuyxHL8Eq
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) May 31, 2019
Mohana Singh is one of India’s first female fighter pilots. She was one of three female pilots commissioned into the fighter stream of the IAF.
She was among the three Flight Lieutenants who won the ‘Naari Shakti Award-2020’. The Indian Air Force then wrote on X, “Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria CAS and Mrs. Asha Bhadauria President AFWWA met and congratulated Flt Lt Avani Chaturvedi, Flt Lt Bhawna Kanth and Flt Lt Mohana Singh for the ‘Naari Shakti Award-2020’. ”
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria CAS and Mrs Asha Bhadauria President AFWWA met and congratulated Flt Lt Avani Chaturvedi, Flt Lt Bhawna Kanth and Flt Lt Mohana Singh on being awarded ‘Naari Shakti Award-2020’. pic.twitter.com/1jWFGXJaE4
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) March 8, 2020
In 2019, Mohana Singh became the first female IAF pilot to become fully operational in the ‘Hawk’ aircraft.
He is part of the 3rd Squadron Cobras flying the MiG-21 at NAL Air Force Station, Bikaner. Until recently, she flew MiG-21s and was recently assigned to the LCA squadron based at Nalija Air Base in the Gujarat sector along the border with Pakistan, ANI reported.
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) has around 20 female pilots after the government opened up the fighter jet stream to women in 2016. Two more compatriots Mohana Singh, Sqn Ldr Bhawna Kanth and Sqn Ldr Avni Chaturvedi are now flying Su-30 MKI fighters. jets in the western desert.
