Vekuva · World · Indian Air Force21 Oct 2026 · p.1/1
IAF chief takes final sortie near Hyderabad, flies iconic Kiran aircraft
The New Indian Express · PTI · 4 min read at The New Indian Express
NEW DELHI: Days ahead of his superannuation, IAF chief, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh on Tuesday flew his final sortie aboard HJT-16 Kiran Mk-1 trainer aircraft at his alma mater near Hyderabad, bringing his distinguished flying career in the Indian Air Force a full circle.
At the end of the 55-minute sortie at the Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal in Telangana, Singh acknowledged it was his "last sortie in uniform."
Excerpt. Full story at The New Indian Express: https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/20/iaf-chief-takes-final-sortie-near-hyderabad-flies-iconic-kiran-aircraft-3
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