Jodhpur: US Air Force general flies fighter jet Tejas
What's the story
American Air Force General David L Goldfein on Saturday became the first foreign military chief to fly India's light combat aircraft Tejas. Goldfein's sortie at the Air Force Station in Jodhpur was part of his official visit to India, aimed at strengthening the ties between the two nations. Goldfein is accompanied by US Pacific Air Forces Commander General Terrence O'Shaughnessy. Read on for more.
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Goldfein after flying Tejas in Jodhpur
General David L Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the US Air Force, is on an official visit to India. He flew a sortie in '#MadeinIndia' LCA Tejas aircraft at AF Stn Jodhpur today. pic.twitter.com/UQB7Rvl1PJ
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) February 3, 2018
Building trust
The US officials arrived in India on February 1
The American officials landed in India on Thursday to a warm welcome at the New Delhi Air Force Headquarters. They discussed with IAF chief BS Dhanoa and other airmen/pilots ways to boost cooperation between the two forces. An overwhelmed Goldfein, in a series of tweets on Friday, thanked the IAF, acknowledged its importance and expressed hope for the newly forged relationships.
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Goldfein compliments IAF on great work
Had many great meetings with our @IAF_MCC partners to deepen the relationship between our two air forces. The IAF operates the second largest C-17 fleet in the world continues to mature their fleet. pic.twitter.com/NWWASXNM7m
— Gen. Dave Goldfein (@GenDaveGoldfein) February 2, 2018