Bhawana Kanth: The First Woman Fighter Pilot Part Of R-Day Parade

She is one of the first women fighter pilots in the IAF who will be a part of the Republic Day parade. Meet flight lieutenant Bhawana Kanth.

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00:30The journey of all of us started after the Air Force Academy.

00:58Before that, I belong to a middle-class family from Darbhanga, Bihar.

01:03I did college after schooling.

01:07After college, I passed my exams.

01:09I passed all the entries.

01:12Since I belong to a civil background, I had no idea about the army.

01:20But I knew that flying was the best option.

01:25When I went to the academy, I never paid attention to the army.

01:31Honestly, I didn't even know that girls were not allowed to be fighters.

01:35So, when I went to the academy, I thought that Air Force means fighters.

01:40I went there with this thought in mind.

01:42The journey of all of us has been the same.

01:47But the important thing is that I never felt that I am a girl.

01:53So, maybe fighter is not a thing for me.

01:55I just kept moving forward like a kid.

01:59I think my parents contributed the most.

02:03And obviously, my colleagues and instructors.

02:07I am very overwhelmed to see you and meet you.

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