The first consignment of five Rafale planes from France will reach India on Wednesday. This will increase the strength of the Indian Air Force amid the ongoing tension with China.
- Rafael’s first batch will reach India on Wednesday
- Jammu and Kashmir officer played an important role
India is going to get Rafale fighter aircraft on Wednesday. Five Rafale fighter jets that left from France will arrive at Ambala airbase on Wednesday. There were many obstacles in this whole deal with France, because Rafael had to prepare according to the requirements of the Indian Air Force. In this entire process, Air Comrade Hilal Ahmad Rathor of Air Force, who belongs to Jammu and Kashmir, has played an important role.
Air Comrade Hilal Ahmed is currently in France and is posted as Air Attaché of the Indian Air Force. That is, they lead the Indian Air Force in France, which has also been seen continuously with the Ambassador of India in France.
Hilal Ahmed hails from Anantnag district of Kashmir and belongs to Bakshiyabad area here. He studied at Sainik School, after which he joined the Air Force in 1988. He started with a flight lieutenant and is now an Air Commodore.
The timely delivery of Rafael, taking care of India’s needs was the responsibility in the hands of Air Commodore Hilal Ahmed in France, which he performed well. Hilal also holds the title of Sword of Honor in the NDA.
If you look at their records, they have flown Mig 21, Mirage-2000 and Kiran aircraft for about 3000 hours till now. He has been awarded the Air Force Medal, which he received in 2010 as Wing Commander. Apart from this, he was awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal when he was the Group Captain in 2016.
Let us tell you that on Wednesday, five Rafale aircraft will arrive at Ambala Air Force Station. This will be the first consignment that India is getting from France. By the end of 2021, all 36 aircraft will be delivered to India. Many officers of the Indian Air Force were taking training to fly them in France for a long time.
