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In pics: IAF pilots get ready to take off in Rafale jets from France to India

Total five Rafale fighter aircraft will take off from France's Istres airbase on Monday (July 27) for India. The Rafale jets will be flown by Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots and these jets will stop at Al Dhafra airbase in UAE for refuelling. The five Rafale fighter aircraft will land at the Ambala Air Force Station in India on Wednesday (July 29) after covering a distance of almost 7,364 kilometres.

Updated:Jul 27, 2020, 11:51 AM IST

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Indian armed force prepares to take off five Rafale fighter aircraft from France

Indian armed force prepares to take off five Rafale fighter aircraft from France's Istres airbase on Monday (July 27) for India.

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Indian Ambassador to France Jawed Ashraf along with Indian pilot

Indian Ambassador to France Jawed Ashraf along with Indian pilot.

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Indian Ambassador to France interacts with the Indian pilots of the Rafale

Indian Ambassador to France interacts with the Indian pilots of the Rafale. He congratulated and wished them a safe flight to India with a single hop.

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A total of 36 IAF pilots are to be trained on the Rafale combat jets by French aviators

The five Rafale are the first batch of the 36 supersonic omnirole combat aircraft that India is buying from France.

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