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1965 War Hero Alfred Tyrone Cooke Passes Away; IAF Pays Tribute

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Flight Lieutenant Alfred Tyrone Cooke, a Vir Chakra awardee and decorated veteran of the 1965 Indo-Pak War, passed away on Friday at Base Hospital in New Delhi. The Indian Air Force paid tribute to Cooke, recalling his courage during the 1965 war and his “legendary dogfight” over Kalaikunda in West Bengal. IAF Recalls ‘Legendary Dogfight’ … Read more

Japanese Airmen Praise Yoga, Indian Curry During Veer Guardian 2026

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Japanese airmen participating in the bilateral combat exercise Veer Guardian 2026 in Jodhpur have praised Indian Air Force personnel as “very approachable” while sharing their experiences of joint training, yoga and Indian food. The bilateral air exercise between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) is underway at the Air … Read more