IAF's Deepika 1st woman pilot to get gallantry award

April 20, 2023 22:20

Wing Commander Deepika Misra (left) receiving Vayu Sena Medal from IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari/ANI

Wing Commander Deepika Misra on Thursday became the first woman officer in the Indian Air Force to be presented a gallantry award.

According to an IAF spokesperson, Misra, a helicopter pilot who hails from Rajasthan, was conferred a Vayu Sena Medal (gallantry) for an act of "exceptional courage" displayed during a flood relief operation in Madhya Pradesh.

IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari presented the Yudh Seva Medal and other awards to several officers and air warriors at an Investiture Ceremony held at the Air Force Auditorium in Subroto Park in New Delhi.

While two IAF officers were awarded Yudh Seva Medal, 13 officers and air warriors received Vayu Sena Medal (gallantry), 13 officers Vayu Sena Medal and 30 Vishisht Seva Medal, the spokesperson said.

A total of 58 persons, 57 from the IAF and one from the Army received the awards, he said.

Talking about Wing Commander Misra, he said she is the first woman officer of the Indian Air Force to get a gallantry award in the history of the IAF. -- PTI

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