First woman chopper pilot

Current Context : Sub Lieutenant Anamika B. Rajeev became the Indian Navy’s first woman helicopter pilot during a passing out parade held in the  air station INS Rajali at Arakkonam in Ranipet district.

• She flew a MiG-21 Bison in her first solo flight.
• She became the first woman pilot who will be allowed to fly helicopters such as Sea Kings, ALH Dhruvs, Chetaks and MH-60R Seahawks.
• Sub-Lieutenant Rajeev and Lt Tsewang are among 21 officers awarded the prestigious “Golden Wings” by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar of Navy.