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President Droupadi Murmu took to the skies aboard the Rafale fighter jet in style on Wednesday, October 29. She called it an "unforgettable experience" and congratulated the Indian Air Force. "This first flight on the potent Rafale aircraft has instilled in me a renewed sense of pride in the nation's defence capabilities," she said. (Image: PTI)

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The President took the sortie from the Air Force Station in Ambala, Haryana. The aircraft was flown by Group Captain Amit Gehani, Commanding Officer of the 17 Squadron. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh and other officials were also present. (Image: PTI)

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The feat made her the first President of India to fly in two different fighter aircraft of the IAF. She last took a sortie in a Sukhoi 30 MKI from Tezpur, Assam, in April 2023

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