The Indian Air Force on Saturday inducted the first batch of women pilots into its fighter squadron.
Flying Cadets Avani Chaturvedi, Bhawana Kanth and Mohana Singh created history in the process. The trio will have to undergo advanced training for a year on Hawk aircraft in Bidar, Karnataka before they get to fly supersonic warplanes.
This landmark event comes even as both the Army and Navy do not have any plans to induct women into the infantry, armoured corps or artillery, nor allow them to serve on board warships. And, even in the IAF, entry into the combat stream as short service commission (SSC) officers has been done on an experimental basis for just five years.
But that doesn't stop us from celebrating these three women.
At a time when security of women is a big issue in the country, these women pilots have done India extremely proud. They have become an inspiration for girls across the country who dream of joining the IAF.
Many, including celebrities and political leaders, took to social media to congratulate the trio and wish them luck.
Congratulations and best wishes for Avani Chaturvedi, Bhawana Kanth and Mohana Singh on first ever female fighter squadron for @IAFIndia. ????????— Sukruth Kashyn (@sukruth11) June 18, 2016
"Really proud to congratulate u all three#Mohana singh#Bhawana kanth#Avani chaturvediTrue inspiration fr indian grls hv a grt success— Ankita Singh (@AnkitaS98761260) June 18, 2016
Historic day indeed!#IndianAirForce inducts 3 women fighter pilots: Bhawna Kanth, Avani Chaturvedi & Mohana Singh pic.twitter.com/AFmqWIjqo9— Sanjeev Kapoor (@SanjeevKapoor) June 18, 2016
Congrats to the proud #Indian womenAvani Chaturvedi, Mohana Singh & Bhawana Kanth #NationsPride #IndianAirForce pic.twitter.com/3wOy7vESlG— suren (@usuren) June 18, 2016
India's enemies ! Remember these namesAvani BhawanaMohana They are our 3 new missiles or as we call them our 3 new IAF women pilots! Yay— Atul Khatri (@one_by_two) June 18, 2016
Immensely #proud of Rajasthan's daughter Mohana Singh. My best wishes to you all for a bright career in the IAF! #Breakingbarriers— Vasundhara Raje (@VasundharaBJP) June 18, 2016
Congratulate first women #IndianAirForce fighter pilots Avani Chaturvedi, Bhawana Kanth & Mohana Singh. True inspiration for millions— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) June 18, 2016
Heartiest congratulations to first women fighter pilots of Indian Air Force- Avani Chaturvedi, Bhawana Kath & Mohana Singh #WomenEmpowerment— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) June 18, 2016
The trio that broke another glass ceiling--Avani Chaturvedi, Bhawana Kanth & Mohana Singh--fighter pilots to defend Indian skies. Kudos— M Somasekhar (@Som_mulugu) June 18, 2016
Salute!! Avani Chaturvedi, Bhavna Kanth andMohana Singh- first women fighter pilots to beinducted by IAF. More power to u. Respect!— Priyank (@dypriyank) June 18, 2016
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