Girl who chased jets now IAF's first woman Fighter Combat Leader

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Bhawana Kanth has made a historic mark as the first female officer in the Indian Air Force to achieve the prestigious rank of Fighter Combat Leader.

Since childhood, her passion for aircraft spurred her military aspirations.

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  • Bhawana Kanth has made a historic mark as the first female officer in the Indian Air Force to achieve the prestigious rank of Fighter Combat Leader.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:14:22 UTC.

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