Mohana Singh has made history as the first woman fighter pilot to fly the LCA Tejas fighter jet. This milestone marks a significant achievement for women in the Indian Air Force, inspiring future generations and showcasing the expanding role of women in aviation.
Mohana Singh participated in the recent exercise 'Tarang Shakti' in Jodhpur, where she was part of the historic flight by three vice chiefs of the three forces.
Squadron leader Mohana Singh made history after becoming the first woman fighter pilot to join the Indian Air Force's elite 18 'Flying Bullets' squadro
n, operating India's indigenously 'Made in India' LCA Tejas fighter jet's squadron, ANI reported on Tuesday.
She was seen instructing the Indian Army and Navy vice chiefs on the flight in the LCA Tejas fighter jet.
While Air Force vice chief Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh flew solo in the LCA Tejas fighter variant, the other two vice chiefs – Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani and vice admiral Krishna Swaminathan – flew the trainer variants with two fighter pilots.