New Delhi, July 27
Retired Squadron Leader Dalip Singh Majithia, who holds the excellence of being the oldest residing IAF fighter pilot, turned 100 on Monday.
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria prolonged his greetings to the centenarian who had retired in August 1947 when India achieved Independence.
“IAF extends its best wishes to Sqn Ldr Dalip Singh Majithia (retd) on his 100th birthday today. He retired in Aug 1947 & holds the distinction of being the ‘oldest’ IAF fighter pilot now,” the IAF tweeted.
Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria conveyed heat greetings & heartiest congratulations to Sqn Ldr Dalip Singh Majithia (Retd) on his 100th birthday, on behalf of all Air warriors..
“Wishing you many more”. pic.twitter.com/d2888G1iuu
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) July 27, 2020
Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria conveyed heat greetings and heartiest congratulations to Majithia on behalf of all air warriors, the IAF stated.
It additionally shared a brief video clip on him on Twitter. –PTI
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