Air Force

Malayali soldier’s mortal remains recovered 56 years after IAF plane crash over Rohtang Pass

October 01, 2024

Malayali soldier’s mortal remains recovered 56 years after IAF plane crash over Rohtang Pass

Pathanamthitta native Thomas Cheriyan was just 22 when the incident happened in 1968.

April 15, 2024
Malayali trekker stranded in snowy Italian mountain ravine rescued by Air Force

Anoop was trekking alongside an Italian friend on a mountain 2,400 meters above sea level.
June 07, 2022
Commissioned officers in Indian Air Force: Apply before 30 June

Men get permanent commission in all branches except flying. The short service commission in the flying branch lasts for 14 years.
December 11, 2021
Mortal remains of IAF officer Pradeep consigned to flames as thousands pay homage

Pradeep, who joined the Air Force in 2004, had been involved in the rescue operations during the floods in 2018 that caused massive destruction throughout Kerala.
December 07, 2021
Indian-origin Anil Menon selected as NASA's astronaut-candidate

Menon had helped launch Elon Musk-run SpaceX's first humans to space during the 'Demo-2' mission.
August 17, 2021
Aerial combat may gradually fade away: Former Air Marshal Anil Chopra

The term Air Ace emerged in 1915 during World War I, at the same time as aerial dog fighting - a term intended to provide the home population with a cult of the hero in what was otherwise a war of attrition.
February 04, 2021
Unsung air warriors from AFS Agra recall tales of war against the virus

As part of our efforts to highlight unsung air warriors during Aero India 2021, Onmanorama speaks to couple of officers who played a significant role at AFS Agra.