New Delhi: The Indian Air Force achieved a new record of the highest Skydive Landing at Khardungla Pass, Leh at an altitude of 17982 feet, breaking its own earlier record. This feet was achieved on the 88th anniversary of IAF, yesterday when Wing Commander Gajanand Yadava and Warrant Officer AK Tiwari carried out successful skydiving jump from C-130 J aircraft and landed at Khardungla Pass near Leh.
The landing at such an altitude is extremely challenging due to low oxygen levels combined with low air density and rough and inhospitable hilly terrain. Both the Air Warriors have shown excellent professionalism, grit and determination in overcoming adverse conditions and achieving the grand success of setting a new IAF record.
“This unique achievement once again demonstrates the capability of the IAF to scale new heights despite the challenges and remain committed to our motto of Mission,Integrity and Excellence,” the Defence Ministry stated today.
“With an aim to instil the qualities of camaraderie, team spirit,physical and mental courage,the IAF has always been promoting adventure activities for its personnel. The IAF has always made sustained efforts towards capacity building and promotion of adventure activities at grass root level there by encouraging the environment and to motivate young Air Warriors to undertake adventure activities,” it added.
– globalbihari bureau
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