NEW DELHI: Wing Commander Shivangi Singh, India’s only woman Rafale pilot, has drawn national attention once again after President Droupadi Murmu met her during her historic sortie in the Rafale fighter jet on Wednesday. Singh, who flies the French-made multirole combat aircraft from the Ambala Air Force Station, is part of the elite Golden Arrows squadron. President Murmu, the first Indian President to take sorties in two fighter aircraft — the Sukhoi-30 MKI in 2023 and now the Rafale — described the experience as “unforgettable”, saying it filled her with renewed pride in India’s defence capabilities. The 30-minute flight, covering nearly 200 km at 15,000 ft and about 700 km/h, was piloted by Group Captain Amit Gehani, Commanding Officer of the 17 Squadron. Journey to bec

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