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Episode 105 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience features Air Vice Marshal Suryakant Chintaman Chafekar (Retd.), a decorated Indian Air Force officer awarded the Shaurya Chakra and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal. He survived a missile strike during the Kargil conflict and carried out high-altitude landings at Daulat Beg Oldi. With over 30 years of service, he led some of the toughest missions in hostile areas and is widely respected for his courage, sharp thinking, and contribution to Indian military aviation.Recording Date: June 7, 2025
00:00 - What really happened in 2002?04:41 - Challenges he faced during his mission16:02 - Getting hit by a missile & escaping28:34 - Soldier’s mindset in life-or-death moments34:02 - Difference between IAF & PAF38:58 - New-Gen Pilots & new tech in IAF46:40 - Glamorized Fighter Jets47:14 - Landing at Daulat Beg Oldi1:15:12 - Message to India’s youth
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Episode 105 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience features Air Vice Marshal Suryakant Chintaman Chafekar (Retd.), a decorated Indian Air Force officer awarded the Shaurya Chakra and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal. He survived a missile strike during the Kargil conflict and carried out high-altitude landings at Daulat Beg Oldi. With over 30 years of service, he led some of the toughest missions in hostile areas and is widely respected for his courage, sharp thinking, and contribution to Indian military aviation.Recording Date: June 7, 2025
00:00 - What really happened in 2002?04:41 - Challenges he faced during his mission16:02 - Getting hit by a missile & escaping28:34 - Soldier’s mindset in life-or-death moments34:02 - Difference between IAF & PAF38:58 - New-Gen Pilots & new tech in IAF46:40 - Glamorized Fighter Jets47:14 - Landing at Daulat Beg Oldi1:15:12 - Message to India’s youth

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