Interesting Facts about Wing Commander Abhinandan Vaarthaman

Interesting Facts about Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman | 

Abhinandan Varthaman is Wing Commander in Indian Air Force. Abhinandan get famoused in 2019 Balakot Air Strike after he was held captive for 60 hours in Pakistan. His aircraft was shot down by Pakistan.

# Abhinandan born on 21st June 1983. His family belongs to Thirupanamoor village. His father Simhakutty Varthaman is retired air marshall and mother is doctor.

# Abhinandan's Father Retired Air Marshall S Varthaman was consultant for field Kaatru Veliyidai by Mani Ratnam Films starring Karthi and Aditi.

# Abhinandan spend his school life in Sainik Welfare School in Chennai and graduation from National Defence Academy.

# Before assigned to MIG-21 Bison Squadron, Abhinandan was Su-30 MKI fighter pilot.

# Abhinandan is outstanding speaker because of his reading hobby.

# Abhinandan get married with retired IAF Squadron leader Tanvi Marwah. They have 2 children's.

# Abhinandan was one of very few Indian Soldier who get caught by Pakistan during India Pakistan military Confrontation.

# Abhinandan is only Wing Commander who destroyed an advance PAK F-16 Fighter jet with IAF MiG-21 fighter plane.

# On independence day 2019, Abhinandan get awarded by Vir Chakra, which is third highest war time gallantry medal.

# Abhinandan become the symbol of New And Fearless India.

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman 

FAQ

Which aircraft was Abhinandan flying?

Ans : Abhinandan Varthaman shot a Pakistan F-16 fighter aircraft during aerial combat on February 27 a day after the Balakot airstrike in 2019.

Why is abhinandan a hero?

Ans : Abhinandan was awarded the Vir Chakra for his role in the February 2019 air strike on terrorist camps in Pakistan. He shot down the F-16 over Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, but was taken captive by the Pakistan Army after his plane was shot down by enemy forces.

Why was abhinandan awarded?

Ans :

 Abhinandan's citation for the honour said he courageously engaged the Pakistani aircraft package despite its “immense numerical and technological superiority”, and his aggressive manoeuvres “forced the enemy aircraft into tactical chaos”.

Which jet was shot down by Abhinandan?

Ans : Pakistani F-16

Abhinandan downed the Pakistani F-16 in February 2019 before his MiG 21 Bison jet was hit. He received the medal for displaying an 'exceptional sense of duty' during the dogfight

Interesting Facts about Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman 

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