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IAF Chief AP Singh Flies Final Flight With First Instructor

Rohan IyerSource: newindianexpress.com

Tuesday, October 20, 2026Updated 5d ago

IAF Chief AP Singh Flies Final Flight With First InstructorSource: newindianexpress.com

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Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh flew his final flight in uniform on Tuesday ahead of his retirement. The 55-minute sortie took place aboard a Kiran trainer aircraft at the Air Force Academy in Dundigal near Hyderabad, where he started his training in January 1984. Singh flew alongside his first flight instructor, retired Wing Commander V S Kochar, and received a traditional water cannon salute upon landing.

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