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Later, in 2013, a four-engine aircraft C-130 Hercules landed there. # Alert | Listen in to what PK Barbora, Ex-Air Marshal had to say over the latest controversy surrounding the upcoming Netflix movie 'AK vs AK'. The Indian Air Force had planned for other advance landing grounds in Ladakh too, but DBO stood out for various reasons, like, it is the world’s highest ALG, and is located just a few kilometres away from Karakoram Pass. “It is the Air Force’s responsibility to maintain troops’ logistics support and it falls within our jurisdiction, within Indian territory, so we did it,” he had replied the government. Sajjad Khan died two hours after he was tied to a pole and brutally lynched by the accused over suspicion of stealing their mobile phones. But after the war, the airbase was not in use since 1965. 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Air Marshal (Retd) Pranab Kumar Barbora on DBO airstrip: पूर्व (रिटायर्ड) वाइस चीफ एयर मार्शल ने दौलत बेग ओल्डी (डीबीओ) हवाई पट्टी को फिर से सक्रिय करने को लेकर अहम खुलासा किया है। IAF reactivated a strategically important airstrip in Ladakh in 2008. Determined to reactivate the airstrip, Barbora then reportedly talked to his counterparts in the Army and select Air Force officials for a quick study on the condition of the airstrip, and other preparations needed. I reactivated Ladakh’s Daulat Beg Oldi airstrip in 2008 without informing govt because earlier... 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He was promoted and appointed as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command on 02 Apr 07. He succeeded Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria to the post in September 2019. 'We should have seen these signals and reacted earlier.' Later, Air Marshal Barbora visited the MiG 29 and MiG 27 Training Complex and urged the instructors to strive for excellence. In 2008, he was the commander-in-chief of the western air command. Shabnam Hashmi is followed on Twitter by various self-proclaimed fact-checkers and propagandists masquerading as journalists. He was once again brought back to the Inspection Branch for a third tenure as ACAS (Inspection) where he brought about the changes to improve the inspection procedures and overall health monitoring system of the IAF as a fighting force. For excellent professional knowledge and single minded devotion to duty he was deputed to Russia as the Air Attaché in 1998. Bengal elections can finish career of Prashant Kishore, and he is desperate, can his media friends save him? Air Marshal P K Barbora, who heads the crucial Delhi-based Western Air Command (WAC) at present, will replace Air Marshal Naik as the new vice-chief on June 1. There is low oxygen content, and it takes several days of walking to reach there. New Delhi, May 13: Air Marshal P K Barbora, an experienced fighter pilot, was today named as the new vice chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF) from June 1. He, with his inspirational leadership qualities, instilled zeal and confidence among st the field commanders. Was the resurrection of Jesus actually resuscitation? Talking to Economic Times, he narrated the circumstances behind the action. In an explosive revelation, former Air Marshal Pranab Kumar Barbora has said that he flew to Daulat Beg Oldi airstrip in Ladakh on 2008 after 43 years without informing the govt first, because all other previous requests for the same were denied. Please download. CBI says WB CM's Relief Fund was used to pay salaries to Tara TV employees for 23 months. On the 4th of May, 2020, the life of one family in upscale Gurugram came to a screeching halt. The airstrip is strategically very important, as it is located next to the Line of Actual Control in Aksai Chin and the Karakoram Pass. Under his close supervision the Command successfully conducted two international air exercises, namely COPE INDIA-05 and SINDEX-06 which were well appreciated in India and abroad. Hindustan TimesFormer Vice-Chief of Air Staff made a big revelation. IAF reactivated a strategically important a... Former Vice-Chief of Air Staff made a big revelation. Whether NDTV or 'The Wire', they never have to worry about funds. His impeccable professional credentials include tenure as Directing Staff in Tactics And Combat Development Establishment (TACDE), two tenures with Directorate of Air Staff Inspection and command of a Fighter Sqn. But after examining those, I realised that if I created another file and put up my request in writing, I won’t get a go-ahead. He revealed that no one in the government knew about the mission before it was conducted, not even the then defence minister AK Antony. Speaking to ANI, he said "..43 years had gone by, and there was no clearance to re-operate from there because of so many reasons and every time … “There were no more operations after 1965. Therefore, at least five attempts were made by the IAF to reactivate it, but all of them were refused by the government. Talking to ANI, PK Barbora has today said that the government was informed through proper channels only after he had landed and came back from DBO. For contribution to the Combat potential of the IAF, he was awarded VM in 1990. Air Marshal Pranab Barbora, who had taken over the Western Air Command on 1 January 2008, decided to be at Chandigarh in February for his familiarisation visit. Talking about why the ALG was abandoned in 1965, the former Air Marshal said that although the army engineers had done a fantastic job in building the ground, a decision was taken to not fly any two-engine aircraft to that height due to safety reasons. A highly experienced aviator with over 3500 hours to his credit, he took part in the 1971 war. Air Marshal P K Barbora, an experienced fighter pilot, was on Wednesday named as the new vice chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF) from June 1. He took on the mammoth task of ensuring the MiG-21 Bis upgrade and the SU-30 Mk-I programme which moved ahead smoothly. Actor Sushant Singh continues to share fake news, this time lies about the release of suspended cop DSP Davinder Singh, Pro-Congress ‘activist’ Shabnam Hashmi caught spreading fake news again, Rahul Gandhi’s fanboy Saket Gokhale thinks bank transfers under DBT cannot happen on a bank holiday. He also informed the vice chief of air staff Pradeep Naik, but the defence minister was not informed. In 1990, he shaped the first ever Air Combat Simulator to hone the combat skill levels of fighter pilots. 12 years ago retired air marshal Pranab Kumar Barbora's actions provided India with a strategic advantage against China. Sreenivasan Jain interviewed HDFC chairman Deepak Parekh in which he attempted to solicit a statement against the NDA Government. Air Marshal Barbora, said that Pakistan had deployed most of its air power on the border as it was aware of IAF's capabilities and needed to "beef up" its air defences against India. In an explosive revelation, former Air Marshal Pranab Kumar Barbora has said that he flew to Daulat Beg Oldi airstrip in Ladakh on 2008 after 43 years without informing the govt first, because all other previous requests for the same were denied. After reaching Chandigarh, they informed Delhi that they have reactivated Daulat Beg Oldi, and that is when the defence minister finally became aware of it. Speaking of the Wing Commander's sortie, Former Air Vice-Chief Marshal Pranab Kumar Barbora stated that 'it is the man behind the machine, and not the fighter jet' in terms of deliverance. From the geographical and strategic point of view, Ambala is situated almost equidistant from the LoC and the LAC on its northwest and northeast … After an initial report over the ground conditions, the team that was to land at the DBO undertook a special training for the mission, quietly. I was eagerly waiting for this opportunity as after taking over as Commanding Officer of the 48 Squadron flying the AN-32s, I had planned to propose a landing at … They kept the operation a secret, and successfully landed at Daulat Beg Oldi in a fixed-wing aircraft after 43 years, officially reactivating it. After all, if you ask for permission, all the old files will be called, and the result will be another No”, he added. Air Marshal Barbora was born on December 10, 1950 in Shillong and was commissioned into the IAF as a fighter pilot on June 13, 1970. Air Marshal Pranab Kumar Barbora VM (12375) F (P) was commissioned on 13 Jun 70 as a fighter pilot. Hindustan Times harangued Hindus over the foundation ceremony of Devnarayan temple to be constructed in Rajasthan. #WATCH "Nothing was done in writing, the government was informed through proper channels only after I had landed and come back from there": Former IAF Vice Chief, Air Marshal (retd) PK Barbora on reactivating Ladakh's Daulat Beg Oldi airstrip in 2008 pic.twitter.com/InTg82HpGY. The Air officer contributed immensely towards air operations in Central Air Command where he served as the Air-I. Air Marshal PK Barbora (retd) spoke about a 2008 operation. All the earlier files had ended with a ‘No’ for various reasons”, Barbora said. Interestingly, not a single Pakistani player featured in any of the ICC teams of the decade or won any awards, be it for tests, T20s or ODIs. In 2008, PK Barbora landed on the airstrip in an AN-32, reactivating the base after 43 years. As AVM he served in HQ IDS in its formative days to put into place modalities of Perspective Planning and Force Structure of the three services. “What on earth for?” is his first response. As Vice Chief, Air Marshal Arora will directly be in charge of IAF's ongoing capability build-up and visualizing its future technology requirements. He is a qualified flying instructor as well as a fighter combat leader. “Oh yes,” he reflects. Christmas, appropriation of pagan festival marked by violence against Jews, and why I am hurt as a Hindu: Time to reflect? Air Marshal PK Barbora (retd) spoke about a 2008 operation. “We broke the ice and proved a point that we were capable. 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