Air Force lauds pilot of Jaguar aircraft for averting tragedy in Ambala

The Indian Air Force (IAF) hailed the pilot of a Jaguaraircraft that had a narrow escape in Ambala on Thursday for his prompt actionthat not only saved the fighter jet but also the lives of people.

The aircraft, with two additional fuel drop tanks andCarrier Bomb Light Stores (CBLS) pods, took off from the Air Force Station,Ambala for a training mission on Thursday.

   

Immediately after the take off, it encountered a flock ofbirds. The bird hit resulted in the failure of one of its engines.

“Despite one of the most serious emergencies staring inhis face, the young pilot assessed the situation in a matter of seconds,jettisoned the two additional fuel drop tanks as well as the CBLS pods and wenton to safely land the aircraft. His actions bear testimony to the highestprofessional standards of the IAF, resulting from extensive operationaltraining,” the IAF said.

The professionalism and quick thinking of the pilot not onlysaved a war-waging asset, but also the lives of the many civilians residing inthe area adjoining the airfield, it added.

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