Armed forces celebrate IAF day by setting new skydiving record at the Khardungla Pass

On the 88th IAF day, the air arm of the armed forces set a record when two personnel carried out a a skydiving landing, the highest at the Khardunga Pass at Leh.

Wing Commander Gajanad Yadava and Warrant Officer AK Tiwari took on the C-130J aircraft to skydive from 17,982 feet.

“Two Indian Air Force personnel carried out skydiving from a C-130J aircraft at a high altitude location in Leh under challenging circumstances, the IAF said on Friday, a day after the IAF day.

“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,” said the IAF statement.

The Air force lauded both the ‘warriors’ for showing sheer professionalism under difficult circumstances.

“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”, the statement further read.

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In a video on twitter, the IAF showed how they have been promoting adventure activities with an aim to instill the qualities of camaraderie, team spirit and physical and mental courage.

This activity by the Air Force comes after the Indian and Chinese troops have engaged in a five-month long stand-off in eastern Ladakh.

Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria said that, “The Indian Air Force has “clearly” demonstrated its resolve, operational capability and will to effectively engage with the adversary whenever the need arises.”