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Western Air Command News
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The IAF chief flew a MiG-21 Bison fighter aircraft during the visit where he interacted with the aircrew and reviewed the operational preparedness
The flying by the IAF Chief in a MiG-21 indicates the high operational readiness of the force amid the tension with China over territorial issues
The IAF chief also met the aircrew, combat crew from the squadrons and units stationed at the frontline base
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Air Marshal Chaudhari took over command from Air Marshal B Suresh.
He has flying experience of more than 3800 hrs that includes operational flying on fighter aircraft like MiG-21, MiG-23 MF, MiG 29 and Su-30 MKI.
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Kargil War hero Raghunath Nambiar had taken charge of the Western Air Command (WAC) on Thursday.
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Air Marshal Raghunath Nambiar is credited for shooting five of the eight Laser Guided Bombs on the Pakistani positions during the Kargil War.
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A fleet of 16 fixed wing transport aircraft comprising of C-17 Globemaster, the Ilyushin-76 Gajraj and the Medium lift Tactical aircraft, Antonov-32 took part in the effort.
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Pakistani fighter jets flew near the Siachen Glacier on Wednesday, according to a Pakistani media report.
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The IAF has also put its bases in the western sector under UAV surveillance to enhance security measures.
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