Downed Indian Wg Cdr from 27th PAF-IAF aerial engagement promoted

[Zarvan]

Abhinandan was awarded the Shaurya Chakra for his role in the 2019 February air strike on terrorist camps in Pakistan. (File photo)


The Indian Air Force has promoted war hero Wing Commander Abhinandan to the rank of Group Captain. Abhinandan is credited to have been the only Mig-21 pilot ever to have shot down an F-16.


Abhinandan was awarded the Shaurya Chakra for his role in the 2019 February air strike on terrorist camps in Pakistan.
He shot down the F-16 over Azad Kashmir, but was taken captive by the Pakistan Army after his plane was shot down by enemy forces.

ALSO READ | Head held high, IAF pilot and nation's hero Abhinandan Varthaman comes home

However, he maintained his composure even in captivity, holding his head high.

Abhinandan’s unit 51 Squadron also received a unit citation for its role in thwarting the Pakistan Air Force’s aerial attack on February 27, 2019. India had carried out the strikes in response to a Jaish-e-Mohammed attack on a CRPF convoy.

Balakot air-strike hero Abhinandan promoted as Group Captain - India News (indiatoday.in)

 

[arjunk]

see the Downing of the f16 has now gone down.as a,real.event in history .

Yeah, downing an F-16 without firing a single missile at BVR ranges. Did Abhinandan fart in the direction of the F-16 and bring it down?

 

[Musings]

A true "indian hero". Got shot down - tasted the tea and got sent back. Wonder if he is any good at cricket - they could send their hero to Dubai to bolster the squad - they could do with a hero or 2.....

 

[Fox_hound]

What's considered shameful around the world is considered as a matter of pride in India. Joke of a country

 

[Windjammer]

I see the Downing of the f16 has now gone down.as a,real.event in history .
well.indian history
it's not recorded outside of India
much like the su30mki Downing is not recorded outside pakistan either
South Asian mind games,

Stop talking nonsense.....This claim and promotion is as credible as Brij Pal Singh being promoted to Air Marshal after he air surrendered his Gnat to PAF.

 

[blueazure]

I see the Downing of the f16 has now gone down.as a,real.event in history .
well.indian history
it's not recorded outside of India
much like the su30mki Downing is not recorded outside pakistan either
South Asian mind games,

what a sad post i must say

 

[araz]

Abhinandan was awarded the Shaurya Chakra for his role in the 2019 February air strike on terrorist camps in Pakistan. (File photo)


The Indian Air Force has promoted war hero Wing Commander Abhinandan to the rank of Group Captain. Abhinandan is credited to have been the only Mig-21 pilot ever to have shot down an F-16.


Abhinandan was awarded the Shaurya Chakra for his role in the 2019 February air strike on terrorist camps in Pakistan.
He shot down the F-16 over Azad Kashmir, but was taken captive by the Pakistan Army after his plane was shot down by enemy forces.

ALSO READ | Head held high, IAF pilot and nation's hero Abhinandan Varthaman comes home

However, he maintained his composure even in captivity, holding his head high.

Abhinandan’s unit 51 Squadron also received a unit citation for its role in thwarting the Pakistan Air Force’s aerial attack on February 27, 2019. India had carried out the strikes in response to a Jaish-e-Mohammed attack on a CRPF convoy.

Balakot air-strike hero Abhinandan promoted as Group Captain - India News (indiatoday.in)

Guys.
Let them get on with whatever floats their boat. It is not a matter for us to dwell upon. We need to remain humble, keep our head down and prepare ourselves for the next onslaught whenever it comes. To be fair to the man, he has kept his head down and not uttered a word. He could have played along and boasted to pamper the Egos of the billion dhotis who have nothing better to do, but he did not. He needs to be respected as a soldier, irrespective of his nationality.
Regards
A

 

[Azadkashmir]

Abhinandan was awarded the Shaurya Chakra for his role in the 2019 February air strike on terrorist camps in Pakistan. (File photo)


The Indian Air Force has promoted war hero Wing Commander Abhinandan to the rank of Group Captain. Abhinandan is credited to have been the only Mig-21 pilot ever to have shot down an F-16.


Abhinandan was awarded the Shaurya Chakra for his role in the 2019 February air strike on terrorist camps in Pakistan.
He shot down the F-16 over Azad Kashmir, but was taken captive by the Pakistan Army after his plane was shot down by enemy forces.

ALSO READ | Head held high, IAF pilot and nation's hero Abhinandan Varthaman comes home

However, he maintained his composure even in captivity, holding his head high.

Abhinandan’s unit 51 Squadron also received a unit citation for its role in thwarting the Pakistan Air Force’s aerial attack on February 27, 2019. India had carried out the strikes in response to a Jaish-e-Mohammed attack on a CRPF convoy.

Balakot air-strike hero Abhinandan promoted as Group Captain - India News (indiatoday.in)

However, he maintained his composure even in captivity, holding his head high.


yeah we saw that when he landed in kashmir, got his nose busted and had to saved by a soldier.

 

[IbnAbdullah]

Salaam


People saying it's shameful to be captured by the enemy are so strange.

Did the man not get on a fighter jet and meet the enemy in battle? It is immaterial whether he shot down or was shot down. He fought. Risked his life. Did his duty.

When he was captured, he carried himself honourably.

What else do people expect of a soldier?

Girte hain shahsawar hi maidan-e-jang mein
Wo tifl kyaa girega jo ghutnon ke bal chale


He deserves the awards he is getting. Wasn't John McCain also a pow? He was highly respected throughout his life and rightly so. Abhinandan was a good soldier who discharged his duty reasonably well.

 

[Pakistan Space Agency]

@The Maverick

Did Abhinandan participate in the 26th February attempted child massacre raid or the 27th February aerial battle only?

As far as we know, Pakistan was the aggressor on the 27th February and this is when he was also shot down, captured and served with fantastic tea.

 

[RIP Pak LAW]

I see the Downing of the f16 has now gone down.as a,real.event in history .

in which video game ?

 

[TOPGUN]

I see the Downing of the f16 has now gone down.as a,real.event in history .
well.indian history
it's not recorded outside of India
much like the su30mki Downing is not recorded outside pakistan either
South Asian mind games,

Keep dreaming behind the screen hero this isn't bollywood get with reality and stop lying to your self and others here just like your pathetic india does lolz.

 

[Jinn Baba]

Was he promoted whilst in detention? Last I heard the IAF wasn't even letting him leave the air base in case he reveals the truth.

Also, is it really just a coincidence that he's promoted straight after Pak cricket team did a surgical strike on India? Did the poor Indians really need this news to lift national spirits?

 

[RangeMaster]

Normal world definition of Hero..

HERO
/ˈhɪərəʊ/
noun
1.
"a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities"

Indian Definition of Hero..

HERO
/ˈhɪərəʊ/
noun
1.
a person who is admired for absolute lack of courage, non achievement, or having pride in living a bogus life.

In short any low life piece of scum (must be hardcore Sanghi) can be called "Hero" in India.

 

[Hakikat ve Hikmet]

He’ll be the future chief of the IAF….