IAF Chief AP Singh Takes Final Sortie With First Instructor

Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh flew his final sortie in uniform alongside his first flying instructor, retired Wing Commander VS Kochar, according to an India Global Review update published on October 21. The outlet reported that Singh is due to retire on October 31.

The pair flew in the same Kiran trainer aircraft in which Singh made his first flight in 1984, the report said. The reunion brought Singh back to the aircraft and instructor associated with the beginning of his flying career 42 years earlier.