Flight Lieutenant Singh's entry into the Rafale squadron comes at an important juncture since the French fighters are in a fast-paced mode to get them completely ready in operational terms

Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria piloted a MiG-21 fighter jet at Srinagar on first anniversary of Balakot airstrike

87th Indian Air Force Day: During the flypast at the Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad, Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman and other IAF jawans who participated in the Balakot strike flew in 'Avenger' formation

Number nine squadron whose Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft carried out the Balakot strikes will also be awarded.

Wing Commander Abhinandan flew the MiG 21 nearly six months after he sustained injuries while ejecting from a MiG-21 Bison during dogfight between Indian and Pakistani fighter jets on February 27 this year

Abhinandan Varthaman to receive Vir Chakra: The Wing Commander, who shot down an F-16 with a MiG-21 Bison is believed to be the only pilot to do so.