Friday, April 17

AIR FORCE

TRAINING COMMAND CHIEF VISITS AIR FORCE ADMINISTRATIVE COLLEGE
AIR FORCE, ENGLISH, TAMILNADU

TRAINING COMMAND CHIEF VISITS AIR FORCE ADMINISTRATIVE COLLEGE

TRAINING COMMAND CHIEF VISITS AIR FORCE ADMINISTRATIVE COLLEGE Air Marshal R Radhish, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) Training Command, Indian Air Force visited Air Force Administrative College (AFAC) on 06 January 2023. He was received by Air Commodore RV Ramkisho re, Commandant  AFAC.  During the visit, the Air Marshal visited various training facilities at the college and reviewed the ongoing trainin g activities. He also visited the newly inaugurated building of Air Force Hospital and appreciated the efforts put in to operationalise the hospital. The AOC-in-C addressed all the officers and urged the staff to adapt the training to the requirements of tomorr ow's warfare. He emphasised the role that the college needs to play in bringing about grassroots level cha...
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AIR COMMODORE RATISH KUMAR ASSUMES COMMAND OF AIR FORCE STATION TAMBARAM

AIR COMMODORE RATISH KUMAR ASSUMES COMMAND OF AIR FORCE STATION TAMBARAM Chennai 22 December 2022 Air Commodore Ratish Kumar took over the command of Air Force Station Tambaram on 22 December 2022 in  an impressive ceremony conducted on the occasion at Air Force Station Tambaram, Air Commodore Vipul Singh handed over the command to him. Air Commodore Ratish Kumar is an alumnus of National Defence Academy with vast flying experience of over 5 000 hours on Sukhoi-30, Mig-21, Kiran and HPT aircrafts.  He is a Category `A’ Qualified Flying Instructor. He ha d earlier commanded a premier  Su-30MK\Squadron. The officer was serving as Commanding Officer of Flying Instructors School, Tambaram before assuming the current appointment.          For his meritorious service, the Air Off...
AIR FORCE DAY CELEBRATIONS AT AIR FORCE STATION TAMBARAM
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AIR FORCE DAY CELEBRATIONS AT AIR FORCE STATION TAMBARAM

AIR FORCE DAY CELEBRATIONS AT AIR FORCE STATION TAMBARAM Chennai 8 October 2022 AIR FORCE DAY CELEBRATIONS AT AIR FORCE STATION TAMBARAM The Indian Air Force celebrated its 90th anniversary on 08 Oct 22. To commemorate the day, an Aerial Display w as organized at Air Force Station Tambaram with Chief Guest Air Commodore Vipul Singh, Air Officer Comma nding, Air Force Station, Tambaram. The event showcased vital capabilities of IAF like Flying in Close Formation and maintenance of Time over Targets. Three different types of aircraft in "VIC formation" enthralled the audience by carrying out multiple passes wh ile being in Close Formation. The 'Pilatus', the 'Kiran' and the 'Chetak Helicopter' Formations were led by Group Captain PP Misra, Group Captain N Nagarkoti and Group Capt...
AIR VICE MARSHAL MV RAMA RAO VISITS AIR FORCE STATION AVADI
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AIR VICE MARSHAL MV RAMA RAO VISITS AIR FORCE STATION AVADI

AIR VICE MARSHAL MV RAMA RAO VISITS AIR FORCE STATION AVADI Chennai 05 Aug 202 2 AIR VICE MARSHAL MV RAMA RAO VISITS AIR FORCE STATION AVADI Air Vice Marshal MV Rama Rao VM, Senior Air & Administration Staff Officer Headquarters Maintenance Co mmand IAF visited Air Force Station Avadi from 03 Aug 22 to 05 Aug 22. Air Vice Marshal MV Rama Rao was received by Air Commodore S Sivakumar, Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station Avadi. The Air Marshal inspected various works sites, sections and assessed the preparedness of the unit for any eve ntuality. He interacted with air warriors during the course of his visit. The Air Marshal appreciated the pro fes sionalism and zeal of the personnel and expressed his satisfaction on the steps taken by Station authorities to wards i...
388 AIR WARRIORS PASS OUT FROM AIR FORCE STATION TAMBARAM
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388 AIR WARRIORS PASS OUT FROM AIR FORCE STATION TAMBARAM

388 AIR WARRIORS PASS OUT FROM AIR FORCE STATION TAMBARAM In an impeccable combined Passing Out Parade (POP) held at Air Force Station, Tambaram, today 388 Air Wa rriors of Workshop Training Institute (WTI) successfully completed their trade phase of training. The Parade was reviewed by Air Commodore Vipul Singh, Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station, Tambar am. The Reviewing Officer congratulated all passing out trainees and felicitated the promising ones who had pe rformed exceedingly well in different fields. The ‘Best All-Rounder Trophy’ was awarded to Leading Aircrafts man Sachin Kumar in Group ‘X’ and Leading Aircraftsman Adarsh in Group ‘Y’ of Workshop Training Institute. PHOTO CAPTIONS:- Photo 1- Air Commodore Vipul Singh, Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Stati...
COMBINED PASSING OUT PARADE AT AIR FORCE STATION AVADI
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COMBINED PASSING OUT PARADE AT AIR FORCE STATION AVADI

COMBINED PASSING OUT PARADE AT AIR FORCE STATION AVADI Chennai  29 July 2022 COMBINED PASSING OUT PARADE AT AIR FORCE STATION AVADI In an impeccable combined Passing out Parade (POP) at Air Force Station, Avadi, on 29 Jul 22, more than 700 tr ainees of Automobile Technician, Automobile Fitter and Air Force Police trades successfully completed their trade phase training and inducted into the Indian Air Force. The parade was reviewed by Air Commodore S Sivakumar Air Officer Commanding Air Force Station Avadi. Post completion of the parade, the Reviewing Officer addressed the trainees and complimented the newly inducted air warriors for their immaculate turn out, spectacular drill and high standards of parade. After the passing out parade, he presented awards to the air ...