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As the U.S. military’s first operational warplane designed as a night fighter, the Northrop P-61 Black Widow is recognized as one of the best fighters of the Second World War. Only a small number of these twin-engine, all-metal airframes were produced, however, the Black Widow platform still played a critical role in the Pacific Theatre, European Theatre, Mediterranean Theatre
Vir Chakra is the country's third-highest wartime gallantry award after Param Vir Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra., , Ram Nath Kovind news, Abhinandan Varthaman
Abhinandan was part of the Srinagar-based 51 squadron and had flown to thwart an aerial attack launched by the Pakistanis on Feb 27, 2019
As per his citation, Group Captain Varthaman was conferred the gallantry award for showing conspicuous courage.
Indian Air Force Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman on Monday received the Vir Chakra from President Ram Nath Kovind