Prithvi Singh Brar
Air Marshal (retd) Prithvi Singh Brar is a distinguished veteran of the Indian Air Force, known for his exceptional skills as a fighter pilot and his deep connection with the MiG-21 aircraft. Born in 1937, he played a significant role during the 1971 Indo-Pak War, famously recalling a harrowing encounter where he evaded multiple enemy jets while flying a MiG-21. With a career spanning several decades, Brar was one of the first pilots trained on the MiG-21 and served as Vice-Chief of Air Staff, contributing to the development and operational effectiveness of the aircraft within the IAF. His legacy is marked by his unwavering affection for the MiG-21, which he viewed not only as a military asset but as a trusted companion in the skies. Now 86 years old, Brar reflects on his experiences with pride, emphasizing the aircraft's reliability and the camaraderie among pilots during critical missions.
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Prithvi Singh Brar is a retired Air Marshal and one of India’s seniormost pilots who flew the MiG-21 during the Indo-Pak War.
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