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First woman fighter pilot, Rafale jets to make Republic Day debut

India's first woman fighter pilot, Rafale jets along with vintage Dakota aircraft will be part of Republic Day this year for the first time. Indian Air Force Flt Lt Bhawna Kanth, amongst the first three women fighter pilots of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be part of the Republic Day parade this January 26. This will be the first time a woman fighter pilot will be part of the parade. She will be the part of IAF tableaux contingent that will showcase the ‘Make in India’ initiative. “Since my childhood, I have been watching Republic Day parade on television and it’s a matter of pride that now I’m participating in it. I would love to fly other fighter jets, including Rafale and Sukhoi," she said. Flt Lt Kanth was part of the first batch of three women fighter pilots of the Indian Air Force who joined in 2016. She will be part of IAF Tableaux with a Make in India theme that will display the model of LCA Tejas, Light Combat Helicopter, Rohini Radar, Akash Missile and Sukhoi 30MKI...