Saina Nehwal takes to sky in IAF aircraft - NewsX

Ace shuttler and Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal today flew Kiran Mk II jet trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force at the IAF`s training academy at Dundigal in Andhra Pradesh. Saina was invited to visit the Air Force Academy as a special guest for the closing ceremony of the Inter Squadron Sports Championship. Kiran Mk II aircraft is being used by the Air Force to train its rookie pilots before they move to fly other fighter and transport aircraft. Saina`s visit was intended at inspiring the young cadets at the academy to do hard work to achieve their goals in life in the service of the nation. In recent years, the IAF has been honouring sports persons for their achievements in their respective fields and has granted them honorary ranks also.
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