General David L Goldfein flew LCA Tejas aircraft at Air Force Station in Jodhpur (Source: Twitter/@IAF_MCC)
Aiming to strengthen the relationship between the air forces of US and India, Chief of Staff of the US Air Force General David L Goldfein on Saturday flew the ‘Made in India’ light combat aircraft Tejas at Air Force Station in Jodhpur. Shortly after he boarded the aircraft, the Indian Air Force (IAF) in a tweet said, “General David L Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the US Air Force, is on an official visit to India. He flew a sortie in ‘Made in India’ LCA Tejas aircraft at AF Stn Jodhpur today.”
With this, Goldfein also became the first foreign military chief to fly Tejas aircraft.
General David L Goldfein, Chief of Staff of US Air Force was given Guard of Honour on his arrival at Air Force headquarters in New Delhi. (Source: Twitter/@IAF_MCC)
The US General, who was accompanied by General Terrence O’Shaughnessy, Commander of the US Pacific Air Force is on an official visit to India. The US officials arrived on February 1 and a ‘Guard of Honour’ was organised on their arrival at Air Force Headquarters in New Delhi. The officials then interacted with Indian counterpart Air Force Chief B S Dhanoa.
Overwhelmed with the warm welcome and acknowledging the fact that IAF operates the second largest C-17 fleet, General David L Goldfein in a tweet said, “Grateful for the welcome reception from @IAF_MCC. We look forward to deepening the relationship between our two air forces.”
We take pride in having helped @IAF_MCC strengthen their air mobility capabilities provided by their C-17 and C-130J fleets.
— Gen. Dave Goldfein (@GenDaveGoldfein) February 2, 2018
Had many great meetings with our @IAF_MCC partners to deepen the relationship between our two air forces. The IAF operates the second largest C-17 fleet in the world & continues to mature their fleet. pic.twitter.com/NWWASXNM7m
— Gen. Dave Goldfein (@GenDaveGoldfein) February 2, 2018
He also tweeted, ” I’m also very proud of the strong ongoing relationship forged between the @IAF_MCC and the Rhode Island Air National Guard’s 143rd Airlift Wing.”
I’m also very proud of the strong ongoing relationship forged between the @IAF_MCC & the Rhode Island Air National Guard’s 143rd Airlift Wing.
— Gen. Dave Goldfein (@GenDaveGoldfein) February 2, 2018
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Ka LFeb 3, 2018 at 8:53 pmCool job. Getting to the "Ground level" helps.Reply
ASHOKFeb 3, 2018 at 8:22 pmIf the NEECH PM knows this he will cancel the project and give it to Ambani aircraft limited just like Rafale aircrafts.Reply- M.R. KrishnanFeb 3, 2018 at 7:58 pmGood to have deep relations with forces who are willing and are capable of providing us help at the time of distress or need as there is no point in depending upon forces who are either fence sitters or weak. Strange that RaGa is yet to tweet upon this as he used to even when Modi stands, sits or looks straight or looks down, or just sit quiet! KrishReply
- MAHADEVAN KOIPALLILFeb 3, 2018 at 11:17 pmwhat has a Tejas aircraft do with Modi ? He did nt make it, nor is it made by any Sanghi govt. It is made by HAL Bangalore and that the project started many years back. Modi knows only to sell cow tea and pakoda.Reply
- BabaFeb 3, 2018 at 5:37 pmGood job done... Airforce Team... Keep it up, and the best wishes for the future inventionReply
- Jeeva SucheendrumFeb 3, 2018 at 4:53 pmGreat. Indian Airforce should have contacts like this to improve the skills of our pilots.Reply
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