On September 2, 1994, Harita Kaur Deol made history as the first female pilot in the Indian Air Force when she flew an Avro HS 748 aircraft. Born into a Sikh family in Punjab, Harita had always been courageous and ambitious, with a lifelong dream of flying. Despite facing many challenges during her rigorous training, she persevered with determination. At just 22 years of age, her milestone flight marked a significant achievement for both her and the Indian Air Force. Tragically, two years later, on December 25, 1996, she lost her life in a plane crash in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.
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