Avani Chaturvedi Creates History By Flying A Fighter Jet Solo And The Internet Is Applauding

Just when I had lost all hope in the frail world that somehow disappoints its women every damn time, a flicker of light has emerged and it has not only rekindled my dying spirit but has lifted up every woman who was once written off just because she wears a skirt.

I know that was one long sentence but I couldn’t help myself.

No, this is not another article about forced gender binaries but a long-due pat at the back of India’s daughter, Avani Chaturvedi who has made history by becoming the 1st Indian woman to fly a fighter jet solo.  

#TouchTheSkyWithGlory : Fg Offr Avani Chaturvedi became the first Indian Woman to fly a fighter aircraft solo, when on 19 Feb 18 she flew a MiG-21 Bison aircraft in her first solo flight. The photo attached has been taken after her solo sortie. pic.twitter.com/nHWe4sgSmi

— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) February 22, 2018

She etched her name in golden ink on Monday when she flew a MiG-21 Bison–which has the highest landing and take-off speed in the world–in her first training solo sortie. What’s better? She flew it for 30 minutes in Gujarat’s Jamnagar airbase.

If you’re not in the know, the MP-born pilot was commissioned as a flying officer in July 2016 along with Bhawana Kamath and Mohana Singh.

CONGRATULATIONS! Flying Officer #AvaniChaturvedi became the first Indian woman💪 to fly a fighter aircraft MiG-21 bison solo🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/wh7hE5cGQz

— DD News (@DDNewslive) February 22, 2018

The 24-year-old pilot who completed her training at Hyderabad Air ForAcademy was always inspired by NASA astronaut late Kalpana Chawla and honestly, we can see how! She has also taken after her brother her brother who is a Lieutenant in the Indian Army and is serving the nation.

She is currently posted at No. 23 Squadron (Panthers) and her feat has put India on the global list of countries such as the United States, Israel, Britain and Pakistan, where women fly fighter jets.

Needless to say, the Internet is beaming with pride and sending good wishes her way. 

1. Farhan Akhtar lauded her spirit!

Chhulein aasmaan
Ye jahaan hum jeetlein
Badley dastaan
Har dhadkan boley
Chhulein aasmaan

Another barrier broken. 😊👍🏾https://t.co/dKOSFFDZSz

— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) February 22, 2018

2. And Boman Irani was behind in congratulating her.

Even the sky is not the limit for you. #AvaniChaturvedi . Another India’s daughter makes the Nation proud. Congratulations for this fantastic feat of being India’s first woman to fly a Fighter Jet solo. May you keep inspiring us with your passion.

— Boman Irani (@bomanirani) February 22, 2018

3. The country is proud and how!

Congratulations to Flying Officer #AvaniChaturvedi on becoming the first Indian woman to fly a MiG-21 Bison aircraft solo. The whole country is proud of her for this amazing feat. pic.twitter.com/KVLukYDXkw

— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) February 22, 2018

4. How symbolic!

Avani means Earth. Youngest Flying officer, #AvaniChaturvedi created history and made aĺl daughters of the Nation proud by becoming the first Indian women pilot to fly MiG-21 bison in her first training sortie.
Heartiest congratulations to Avani. pic.twitter.com/q7eG4QuXGS

— Sunil Deodhar (@Sunil_Deodhar) February 22, 2018

5. Suresh Prabhu knew just what to say…

Congratulations to Flying Officer Avani Chaturvedi for creating history and becoming the first Indian woman to fly a fighter aircraft, the MiG-21 "Bison", solo. #AvaniChaturvedi #girlrising #touchthesky pic.twitter.com/uhjrBrO4OM

— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) February 22, 2018

6. Suresh Raina expressed his joy too!

Woke up to this update on Twitter and felt really proud. Congratulations, #AvaniChaturvedi on becoming the first Indian woman to fly a MiG-21 Bison fighter aircraft solo. #MorePowerToYou pic.twitter.com/Ij9nFtJluO

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) February 22, 2018

7. ‘A true example.’

Congratulations to Avani Chaturvedi for becoming a 1st lady to fly a fighter jet. She sets a true example of women empowerment. #AvaniChaturvedi pic.twitter.com/ZGYoHtXIMR

— Nitin Patel (@Nitinbhai_Patel) February 22, 2018

8. Even Mamata Banerjee recognised her for the inspiration that she is.

Heartiest congratulations to Flying Officer Avani Chaturvedi. The first Indian woman to fly fighter aircraft solo. You are an inspiration for many young girls in our country

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) February 22, 2018

9. Nimrat Kaur said it for me and everyone else.

Let the sky be your limit…for #AvaniChaturvedi that’s not just a metaphor ! Enthralled to read such terrific news!! #RealHero #Salute #InspirationForGenerations https://t.co/HL4J9MS7Ro

— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) February 22, 2018

10. ‘History!’

Wow !!! History created !!!
Flying officer#Avani chaturvedi becomes first indian woman to fly a fighter aircraft solo.proud of this brave daughter of mother india. pic.twitter.com/TXwirBjbhF

— विवेक सिंह (प्रदेश अध्यक्ष) (@VivekSi84705350) February 22, 2018

11. WORD.

A small flight for a woman; a giant leap for womankind in India.#AvaniChaturvedi https://t.co/mCsgNbsIHC

— Akash Banerjee (@TheDeshBhakt) February 22, 2018

12. I’m not surprised actually…

What Flying Officer #AvaniChaturvedi told me last year when I asked how she felt about how women pilots won’t yet be permitted to fly into enemy airspace over concerns that they may be shot down and ‘fall into enemy hands’: pic.twitter.com/U9N2MYSCav

— Shiv Aroor (@ShivAroor) February 22, 2018

13. Defying odds and how!

Heartiest congratulations to Flying Officer Avani Chaturvedi for becoming the first ever Indian woman to fly a MiG-21 ‘Bison’ fighter aircraft.Salute the indomitable spirit of #AvaniChaturvedi for defying all odds and creating history.More power to our daughters.#GirlRising

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) February 22, 2018

14. Even Sushil Kumar joined hands in applauding her efforts.

Congratulations to flying officer #AvaniChaturvedi for creating history by becoming 1st Indian women fighter pilot @IAF_MCC . Proud moment for the Nation #JaiHind #WomenEmpowerment pic.twitter.com/mbNOuWkZeJ

— Sushil Kumar (@WrestlerSushil) February 22, 2018

15. Popular opinion of the day.

Proud moment for @MinistryWCD as Fg Offr #AvaniChaturvedi, one of our #FirstLadies, becomes the First Indian Woman to fly a Fighter Aircraft ‘MiG-21 Bison’ solo. We salute the braveheart for scripting history.
Many congratulations to @IAF_MCC. #TouchTheSkyWithGlory pic.twitter.com/EmVkB2sVIE

— Ministry of WCD (@MinistryWCD) February 22, 2018

There can not be a better and finer example of women empowerment than this. Thank you for inspiring us and little girls all over the country to reach for the skies, Avani. We salute you and your undeterred spirit.

Fact Source: NDTV