91st Anniversary Of Indian Air Force Day: Group Captain Shalija Dhami Leads Historic Parade
91st anniversary of Indian Air Force Day: Group Captain Shalija Dhami leads historic parade.
Join us in celebrating the 91st anniversary of Indian Air Force Day with Group Captain Shalija Dhami leading a groundbreaking all-women parade.
Learn about her historic role and the significance of this event. Air Force Day 91st anniversary of Air Force Day, women officer Group Captain Shalija Dhami led the parade.
On the occasion of the 91st anniversary of the Indian Air Force Day, Women Officer Group Captain Shalija Dhami commanded the parade at the Air Force Station in Bamrauli, Prayagraj.
When the grand demonstration started on the 91st anniversary of the Indian Air Force, the sky echoed with applause. Pareth The parade started exactly at 7:40.
After some time, when the team of paratroopers jumped into the air from a height of 8000 feet, the Central Air Command complex located at Bamrauli echoed with thunderous applause.
Parade command to Group Captain Shailja Dhami on Air Force Day.
Group Captain Shailja Dhami was given the responsibility of commanding the parade on the 91st Air Force Day organized at Central Air Command. He performed it well.
A total of 40 women participated in this parade. Out of these, 31 are women Agni Veer contingent.
For the first time, Agni Veer has also been included in any parade. A total of 361 air warriors have participated in the parade.
Group Captain Shalija Dhami leads a missile squadron in the western sector.
Helicopter pilot Dhami had created history earlier this year as she became the first woman to command a frontline IAF combat unit in March.
Presently, she commands a missile squadron in the western sector.
Dhami was commissioned into the Indian Air Force in 2003 and is a qualified flying instructor. She has logged over 2,800 flying hours to date.
Garuda Commando flew for the first time in the parade.
IAF spokesperson Wing Commander Ashish Moghe said that for the first time the parade had an all-women contingent, including newly inducted Agniveer Vayu, who marched shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts.
The parade also included a Garuda Commando flight for the first time.
To promote gender equality, the Indian Air Force and Navy have allowed women officers to join special forces units within their ranks, such as the Garuda Commando Force and Marine Commandos, provided they meet the selection criteria.
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