New Delhi, Oct 29 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu today took a sortie in a Rafale aircraft at the Air Force Station in Ambala, Haryana.

She is the first President of India to have flown in two different fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force. Previously, in 2023, she undertook a sortie in a Sukhoi 30 MKI, an official statement said.

Air Force Station, Ambala is the first Air Force Station where Rafale aircrafts arrived from Dassault Aviation Facility, France.

The President, who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces, flew for approximately 30 minutes covering about 200 kilometers before returning to the Air Force Station. The aircraft was flown by Group Captain Amit Gehani, Commanding Officer of the 17 Squadron. The aircraft flew at a height of about 15000 ft above sea le

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