Aatish Pillai

Aviation Photographer 🇮🇳

[C PRO South Western Air Command @SWAC_IAF]

Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti, DCAS, visited AF Station Lohegaon, Pune from 31 May to 02 Jun 26 to review operational preparedness.

The visit was focussed on progress of new weapon integrations & trials and indigenisation projects. He also flew a Su-30MKI mission and was briefed on updates on its capability enhancements.
Addressing Air Warriors, DCAS lauded their dedication & professionalism in maintaining peak combat readiness.

#IndianAirForce
#Su30MKI
#OpPreparedness

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[Aatish Pillai @severerocket]

Happy 70th to IAF 20 Sqn “Lightnings” ⚡️⚡️
#1June
#20Sqn
#Lightnings
#su30mki
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[Indian Air Force @IAF_MCC]

Excellence takes flight.

Sqn Ldr Saanya achieved a historic first by becoming the first woman officer to earn the coveted Cat-A Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) qualification. Her achievement embodies dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence.
A proud milestone for the IAF and an inspiration for aspiring aviators across the nation.

#IndianAirForce
#IAF
#WomenInAviation
#BreakingBarriers
#AviationPride
#InspiringGenerations

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[C PRO South Western Air Command @SWAC_IAF]

Air Force Station Pune commemorated the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor with a Victory Run on 09 May 26.

The Run was flagged off at 0830 hours by Air Cmde Satbir Singh Rai, AOC, from Station Sports Ground. A total of 750 Air Warriors took part, showcasing the ethos of unity, discipline and operational excellence that defines the IAF.

AOC commended AFS Pune’s pivotal role during Op Sindoor and exhorted all personnel to uphold the highest traditions of service, maintain combat readiness & meet future challenges with resolve.

Event culminated with award of prizes and reaffirmation of unwavering commitment to the Nation.

#IndianAirForce
#OpSindoor
#TouchTheSkyWithGlory
#VictoryRun

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[Aatish Pillai @severerocket]

Guardians of the skies—swift to respond, trained to endure extremes, and precise when it matters most🎯
From protecting borders to supporting during disasters, they serve as a steadfast shield above the nation!
@IAF_MCC
@DefenceMinIndia

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@irameezsarwar @IAF_MCC Hahaha, all terrorists commenting today?

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@AnchitGupta9 @IAF_MCC @tracomiaf @hqwaciaf @CAC_CPRO @IafSac @MC_IAF @EAC_IAF @dgafms_mod Tarun and his wife too, both are Fulcrum pilots.
Amazing IAF family 🇮🇳

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Fly high Sqn Ldr Anuj and Flt Lt Purvesh 💔🙏💐
Thanks for your service to the nation 🇮🇳

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@AKY_ALPHA 🫡🍻🍻

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@AnchitGupta9 @SWAC_IAF Wow!! Amazing info! 👏👏👏

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Precision and trust!
#suryakiran
#severerocket

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Wishing everyone a very happy Indian Republic Day!
#jaihind
@IAF_MCC

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Army Day ⚔️

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@SWAC_IAF Wow!! Nice event 👏👏👏🫡

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HD Su-57
#sukhoi
#su57

[Suryakiran Aerobatic Team @Suryakiran_IAF]

Soaring into the New Year, one formation at a time. Wishing everyone a very happy 2026!

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#suryakiran #aerobatics #newyear #2026 #iaf

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Keep calm and carry on Aviation Photography!
#happynewyear

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Russia in India 🇷🇺🤝🇮🇳
@KremlinRussia_E
@RusEmbIndia
@SpokespersonMoD
@IAF_MCC

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@Huk06 @VishnuNDTV @vantortech -5 fighter jets (S2A)
-1 large platform (AW&C/ELINT etc, S2A)
-6 radars
-2 C&C
-1 large platform (in AW&C hangar, A2S)
Some fighter jets (in hangar, A2S)
-Some UAS (in hangar, A2S)
-2 Air Defence (AD)
-11 air bases (hit)
9 terrorist camps (destroyed)
….
And still shameless 🤡

[Aatish Pillai @severerocket]

@SWAC_IAF Amazing day! Event very nicely hosted by IAF 2 Wing 🫡