IAF chief flies his last sortie on Sukhoi-30 with his son

[Neil]

In his last ride in a fighter aircraft, outgoing IAF chief NAK Brownetoday chose to fly with his son Squadron Leader Omar Browne in a Su-30MKI combat plane in Pune.

"The Air Chief flew Su-30 with his son, Squadron Leader Omar Browne, also a Su-30 pilot posted to 20 Squadron there, in what would be recorded as the last sortie in the Air Chief's log book," an IAF release said here.

During Browne's tenure, his son got several opportunities to display his flying skills in different exercises including the Exercise Ironfist in Jaisalmer earlier this year.

The IAF also gave away the Vayu Sena medal for gallantry to him for landing his aircraft safely.

Air Chief Marshal Browne is on a two-day visit to Pune to review the 125th Passing Out Parade of National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla.

He had commanded the Pune air base in 2001 and the mighty Su-30s were inducted for the first time in the IAF under his command.

Browne is retiring from the IAF on December 31 and will be replaced by Air Marshal Arup Raha.

Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne with his son Squadron Leader Omar Browne.


IAF chief flies his last sortie on Sukhoi-30 with his son | idrw.org

 

[Blackwater]

Omar brownie ?? Is he Muslim??

 

[Decklander]

Omar brownie ?? Is he Muslim??

Its something like Pundit syed father granthi browne.

 

[rock127]

Brownie scores a brownie point.

 

[Blackwater]

Its something like Pundit syed father granthi browne.

did not get u

 

[Ray]

Omar brownie ?? Is he Muslim??

Omar Bradley was a US General.

Omar, though is a Muslim name, is also used by Christians.

It is also common in Spanish speaking countries.

Could it be because of the influence of the Moors who once ruled Southern Spain?

 

[Decklander]

did not get u

It means utter confusion and hard to tell anything.

 

[ramakrishna]

A perfect retirement for a Dad ...

 

[sayareakd]

they (father-son) did some exercise or just joy ride at our expense ?

 

[kseeker]

they (father-son) did some exercise or just joy ride at our expense ?

Ha ha

Let's not blame them for this joy ride, they are responsible guys and have taken oath to Protect India.

It would cost us only 2 cents compared to the looting done by filthy politicians !

 

[arnabmit]

The IAF also gave away the Vayu Sena medal for gallantry to him for landing his aircraft safely.

IAF giving out Vayu Sena medal for gallantry for not crashing the aircraft?

What am I missing here?

 

[Neil]

IAF giving out Vayu Sena medal for gallantry for not crashing the aircraft?

What am I missing here?

Indian Air Force Chief NAK Browne's son Squadron Leader Omar Browne is among six officers to be awarded Vayu Sena medal for Gallantry on Independence Day.

The five other officers are Wing Commanders US Bhadauria, Alok Yadav and Umesh Kumar Singh, Squadron Leader Gaurav Bikram Singh Chauhan and Flight Lieutenant Shiv Kumar.

Omar is a fighter pilot and flies the Su-30MKI combat aircraft.

On 25 September last year, he was on a combat training mission as the Captain on Su 30 MKI along with an under training Operations Weapon Systems Operator, Flying Officer Shobhit Mishra.

Thirty minutes after take-off, Omar experienced severe restriction in the forward movement of the control stick in his cockpit which prevented the aircraft from achieving normal rate descent to lower altitudes.

Taking a calculated risk, he decided to attempt landing, regulated the fuel to make the aircraft light and executed a long and shallow approach.

Even after touchdown, he could not lower the aircraft nose wheel with stick force and had to resort to use of forward trim.

"Finally the pilot was able to execute safe landing from this grave situation," the IAF said.

"The pilot displayed immense courage, highest level of professionalism, superlative decision making backed by exceptional flying skills to recover the aircraft from an otherwise inevitable accident," Omar's citation read.

http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/i...cers-to-be-awarded-on-independence-day-405962

it wasnt his error but mechanical failure...

 

[arnabmit]

Thanks! That clears it!

What was the jurno in OP thinking? Planting Easter eggs instead of elaborating!

it wasnt his error but mechanical failure...

 

[mehrotraprince]

 

[pkroyal]

In his last ride in a fighter aircraft, outgoing IAF chief NAK Brownetoday chose to fly with his son Squadron Leader Omar Browne in a Su-30MKI combat plane in Pune.

"The Air Chief flew Su-30 with his son, Squadron Leader Omar Browne, also a Su-30 pilot posted to 20 Squadron there, in what would be recorded as the last sortie in the Air Chief's log book," an IAF release said here.

During Browne's tenure, his son got several opportunities to display his flying skills in different exercises including the Exercise Ironfist in Jaisalmer earlier this year.

The IAF also gave away the Vayu Sena medal for gallantry to him for landing his aircraft safely.

Air Chief Marshal Browne is on a two-day visit to Pune to review the 125th Passing Out Parade of National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla.

He had commanded the Pune air base in 2001 and the mighty Su-30s were inducted for the first time in the IAF under his command.

Browne is retiring from the IAF on December 31 and will be replaced by Air Marshal Arup Raha.

Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne with his son Squadron Leader Omar Browne.


IAF chief flies his last sortie on Sukhoi-30 with his son | idrw.org

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Abraham Lincoln's Letter to His Son's Teacher

He will have to learn, I know,
that all men are not just,
all men are not true.
But teach him also that
for every scoundrel there is a hero;
that for every selfish Politician,
there is a dedicated leader"¦
Teach him for every enemy there is a
friend,

Steer him away from envy,
if you can,
teach him the secret of
quiet laughter.

Let him learn early that
the bullies are the easiest to lick"¦ Teach him, if you can,
the wonder of books"¦
But also give him quiet time
to ponder the eternal mystery of birds in the sky,
bees in the sun,
and the flowers on a green hillside.

In the school teach him
it is far more honourable to fail
than to cheat"¦
Teach him to have faith
in his own ideas,
even if everyone tells him
they are wrong"¦
Teach him to be gentle
with gentle people,
and tough with the tough.

Try to give my son
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when everyone is getting on the band wagon"¦
Teach him to listen to all men"¦
but teach him also to filter
all he hears on a screen of truth,
and take only the good
that comes through.

Teach him if you can,
how to laugh when he is sad"¦
Teach him there is no shame in tears,
Teach him to scoff at cynics
and to beware of too much sweetness"¦
Teach him to sell his brawn
and brain to the highest bidders
but never to put a price-tag
on his heart and soul.

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to a howling mob
and to stand and fight
if he thinks he's right.
Treat him gently,
but do not cuddle him,
because only the test
of fire makes fine steel.

Let him have the courage
to be impatient"¦
let him have the patience to be brave.
Teach him always
to have sublime faith in himself,
because then he will have
sublime faith in mankind.

This is a big order,
but see what you can do"¦
He is such a fine fellow,
my son!