Heritage Hall And ‘smrithi Sthal’ Inaugurated At Air Force Station, Tambaram On The Occasion Of Platinum Jubilee Celebrations Of Flying Instructors' School

On completion of 75 glorious years in the service of the nation, the Flying Instructors' School (FIS) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) located at Air Force Station, Tambaram is celebrating the Platinum Jubilee on 03 and 04 November 2023. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari is gracing the celebrations, spanned over two days. Large number of serving and retired alumni of this prestigious institution are also joining the celebrations.

On the November 3, 2023, Flying Instructors' School’s  Heritage Hall was inaugurated by the Chief of Air Staff at Air Force Station, Tambaram. It depicts the history of Flying Instructors' School from 1948 till date wherein the school has gone from strength to strength transitioning from legacy Tigermoth to state of-the-art Pilatus PC-7. It showcases these 75 glorious years through an Augmented Reality based immersive experience.

To honor our heroes who have made the supreme sacrifice for the nation, a Smrithi Sthal was inaugurated by Mrs Alka Ahuja, wife of late Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja Vir Chakra who displayed exceptional bravery and selflessness during Operation ‘Safed Sagar’ in 1999. He was also a part of the prestigious Flying Instructors' School.

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