Chaturvedi, a Su-30MKI pilot, was part of the IAF contingent that participated in a 16-day mega air combat exercise with the Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) at the Japanese airbase of Hyakuri from January 12 to 26. Avani Chaturvedi, Squadron Leader, Becomes First Woman IAF Pilot To Participate in Aerial Wargame Abroad, Says ‘Flying Combat Aircraft Is Exciting’.
Sania Mirza is the second girl in the country who has been selected as a fighter pilot after Avni Chaturvedi who was the first female pilot. From the beginning, she wanted to be like her. 📖 Sania Mirza Clears NDA, Set to Become India s First Muslim Woman Fighter Pilot in IAF; Know Her Inspiring Story Here.