First Woman Pilot Assigned to IAF’s Jaguar Squadron
Flying Officer Tanushka Singh is the first woman pilot. Flying Officer Tanushka Singh is the first woman pilot. She is permanently assigned to the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Jaguar fighter jet squadron. This marks a significant step in the inclusion of women in combat roles within the IAF. Flying Officer Tanushka comes from a military background, with her father and grandfather having served in the armed forces. Originally from Uttar Pradesh, she has lived in Mangaluru since 2007. She completed her schooling at DPS MRPL School in Suratkal and later studied at Sharada PU College in Mangaluru. She earned a…