Indian Air Force (IAF) Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth has become the first female ‘Top Gun’ fighter pilot. She made history by completing the prestigious ‘Fighter Combat Leader’ (FCL) course at the ‘Tactics and Air Combat Development Establishment’ (TACDE) in Gwalior. The FCL is often called the Indian Air Force “Top Gun” school, as only about 1% of elite fighter pilots are selected for this demanding tactical programme.
Country’s first female fighter pilot to reach this milestone
With this achievement, she has become the country’s first female fighter pilot to reach this milestone. An engineering graduate, Bhawana Kanth hails from the Darbhanga district of Bihar.
Earlier, in June 2016, Bhawana Kanth was commissioned into the Indian Air Force (IAF) as one of the first female fighter pilots, alongside Avani Chaturvedi and Mohana Singh. Having dreamed of flying since childhood, she has opened up new avenues for women in the field of military aviation through her hard work and determination.
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