Uttarlai, Rajasthan. Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa has been on a visit to Air Force Station, Uttarlai from January 12 to 14.
This is his first visit to a forward operational base as the Chief of the Air Staff.
During his visit, the Air Chief Marshal flew MiG-21 Type-96 aircraft solo, which is the oldest fighter fleet in the Indian Air Force (IAF0 inventory. Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa flew the same type of aircraft during Kargil operations and carried out many night strike missions in the mountainous terrain. He was awarded Yudh Sewa Medal for these gallant acts.
He has been visiting the forward air base in the western sector to assess operational readiness and review the morale of the personnel stationed there.
