Ambala

2 Indian Air Force units to receive prestigious Presidential Standard

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President of India and the supreme commander of armed forces, Pranab Mukherjee would be awarding the prestigious President’s Standard to 501SU (Signal unit) and 30 Squadron, during a grand ceremonial parade scheduled to be held at Air Force Station Ambala on November 10. The station commander of 501 Signal Unit, Group Captain Vineet Jindal and … Read more

IAF’s Jaguar Aircraft Catches Fire During Take-Off In Ambala

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Indian Air Force’s Jaguar aircraft, a deep strike fighter plane capable of carrying Nuclear payload, today caught fire minutes before take off at Ambala air base but the pilot got out safely. Defence sources said the pilot spotted fire during the takeoff roll, aborted the takeoff and carried out a safe exit. “Today evening at … Read more