Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman To Be Awarded Vir Chakra: Know All About This Gallantry Award

Team Latestly Aug 14, 2019 08:36 PM IST

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman is being awarded with the Vir Chakra on this Independence Day. The Indian Air Force pilot shot down Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jet during an aerial combat. Established by the President of India on 26 January 1950, the Vir Chakra is the third highest gallantry award in military.

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