Wing commander Tarun Chaudhri became the first pilot of Indian Armed Forces (IAF ) to do a wingsuit jump. The jump was accomplished by Chaudhri from a Mi-17 helicopter from an altitude of 8500 feet.
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“Wg Cdr Tarun Chaudhri SC achieved a milestone by accomplishing WINGSUIT SKYDIVE JUMP on 21 July 19. This is the First IAF Wing Suit Skydive Jump by a pilot who has flown and captained the same type of helicopter,” tweeted Indian Air Force.
“The feat is the deepest imprint of ethos and professionalism of IAF, be it adventures or operations. Congratulations & Touch the Sky with Glory!!!,” the organisation said in another tweet.
This is the first flying wingsuit jump demonstration at an organised gathering.
The jump was undertaken during the Kargil Diwas celebrations at Air Force Station Jodhpur on 21-22 July 2019.
About the Indian Air Force
The Indian Air Force is the air arm of the Indian Armed
Forces. Its complement of personnel and aircraft assets ranks fourth amongst
the air forces of the world. Its primary mission is to secure Indian airspace
and to conduct aerial warfare during armed conflict.
Founded: 8
October 1932, India
Headquarters: New
Delhi
Role: Aerial
warfare
Attack: Jaguar,
MiG-27, Harpy
Commander-in-Chief:
President Ram Nath Kovind
Fighters: Sukhoi
Su-30MKI, Dassault Mirage 2000, Mikoyan MiG-29, Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21, HAL
Tejas
