Wing Commander Tarun Chaudhri scripts history, becomes first IAF pilot to accomplish wingsuit skydive jump

Wing Commander Tarun Chaudhri has become the first-ever Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot to accomplish a wingsuit jump, from 8500 feet.

The jump was undertaken by Wing Commander Tarun Chaudhri from a  Mi-17 helicopter during the Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations in Jodhpur on July 21 and after a successful landing, he was hailed for achieving the milestone: 

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"Wg Cdr Tarun Chaudhri SC achieved a milestone by accomplishing WINGSUIT SKYDIVE JUMP on 21 July 19. This is the First IAF Wing Suit Skydive Jump by a pilot who has flown and captained the same type of helicopter," tweeted the Indian Air Force.

The feat is the deepest imprint of ethos and professionalism of IAF , be it adventures or operations.

Congratulations & Touch the Sky with Glory!!!@SpokespersonMoD pic.twitter.com/Bqy6eTXhBg

— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC)

A wingsuit jump involves a person using a specially designed flying suit which is 'webbed' akin to the biological phenomenon found in some species to increase the surface area of their bodies so as to present a greater resistance to the air, and accordingly, glide laterally to an extent, all the while retaining some amount of maneuverability. As seen in a number of Hollywood movies such as Transformers 3, wingsuits could potentially be used for a degree of precision paradrop for tactical advantage.

Netizens were impressed by the stunning feat and flooded social media in praises of the Wing Commander.

Many many congratulations IAF CDR 👌👌👏👏👏👏👏👏
Jai Hind 👌
, 🇮🇳 🇮🇳 🇮🇳 🇮🇳 🇮🇳 🇮🇳 🇮🇳 🇮🇳 🇮🇳 🇮🇳

— Hitesh Patel (@Hitesh70707)

Lovely sir,you're an aspiration figure to emulate: more crowns to you

— Kas (@IshanCh90379545)

This is dream come true... Great work Salute to you Sire.

— Golden Eagle (@gauravmishra07)

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