Who is Shivangi Singh? India s Only Woman Rafale Pilot

Shivangi Singh, India’s first female Rafale pilot, is a symbol of courage and progress in the Indian Air Force’s combat aviation ranks.
Who is India’s first female Rafale fighter pilot?

Singh is India’s first female Rafale fighter pilot. Here’s what we know about her Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh holds the historic distinction of being India’s first woman to fly the French-made Rafale fighter jet. AFP

Who was the first woman to fly a Rafale fighter jet?

Shivangi Singh has become the first woman to fly a Rafale fighter jet. It all started when Shivangi visited the Air Force Museum in New Delhi when she was a little girl. “That’s where my adventure started,” Singh said, recalling the moment when she was standing in the museum.

Did India’s first female Rafale pilot falsely claim captured by Pakistan?

India’s first female Rafale pilot, Flight Lieutenant Shivangi Singh, falsely claimed captured by Pakistan (Image credit: AFP) As tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad escalate, India is not only facing attacks with drones, missiles, and artillery fire from Pakistan but also battling the spread of misinformation on social media.

Who are RAAF’s first female pilots?

Flying Officer Brooke Chivers and Pilot Officer Aroha Fifield became the RAAF’s first women to graduate to fast jets earning their brevets as navigators in the RAAF’s frontline F-111 squadrons. In 2011 Minister for Defence Stephen Smith announced the federal government had agreed to remove gender restrictions from combat roles.

When did women become fighter pilots in the Indian Air Force?

Notably, the Indian Air Force (IAF) started recruiting women in its force in 1995, however, they were allowed to fly fighter jets in 2015. “Many women like me have become fighter pilots. This not only shows the modernisation (of our society) but also shows that we can now fulfill our dreams,” Singh said.

Was IAF pilot Shivangi Singh captured by Pakistani forces?

A viral claim that IAF pilot Shivangi Singh was captured by Pakistani forces was debunked by PIB. India’s first female Rafale pilot, she began her career with the MiG-21 Bison before training on the Rafale. India’s first female Rafale pilot, Flight Lieutenant Shivangi Singh, falsely claimed captured by Pakistan (Image credit: AFP)