Abhinandan Varthaman
Indian fighter pilot (born 1983)
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Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman VrC is an Indian Air Force fighter pilot who was held captive in Pakistan for 60 hours after his MiG-21 Bison was shot down in an aerial dogfight that ensued after the Pakistan Air Force's (PAF) airstrikes in Jammu and Kashmir. He was awarded the Vir Chakra by the Indian government.
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How PM Modi's decision to aim 9 missiles at Pakistan brought Islamabad on its knees and secure Abhinandan's releaseFormer Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Ajay Bisaria, sheds light on the behind-the-scenes developments in his upcoming book, 'Anger Management: The Troubled Diplomatic Relationship Between India..DNA - Published | |
Meet Abhinandan Varthaman, Balakot airstrike fighter pilot who was held captive by Pakistan for 60 hoursAir Force fighter pilot Abhinandan Varthaman's plane was shot down by Pakistan and he was held prisoner in the country for over 2 days, after which he was allowed back into India.DNA - Published | |
MiG-29 squadron replaces Abhinandan’s 51 SwordarmsIndiaTimes - Published | |
Abhinandan Varthaman's MiG 21 squadron to retire in September: Know all about controversial 'flying coffin'IAF will be retiring a squadron of its MiG 21 fighter jets, which have been dubbed "flying coffins" due to frequent accidents.DNA - Published | |
Post-Balakot airstrike hero Abhinandan Varthaman awarded Vir ChakraIndiaTimes - Published | |
IAF Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman to receive Vir Chakra on MondayIndiaTimes - Published | |
Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman, who shot down Pakistani F-16 aircraft, to be awarded Vir Chakra todayGroup Captain Abhinandan Varthaman will be awarded the Vir Chakra today, commemorating his for his service and bravery.DNA - Published | |
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman gets promotedIndiaTimes - Published |
