Shubhangi Swaroop becomes first woman to be inducted as a pilot in Indian Navy

Shubhangi is the daughter of a Naval commander and it was always her dream to fly as a pilot for the Indian Navy

By: News Desk |
November 23, 2017 5:42 pm

For the first time in the history of the Indian Navy, a woman has been inducted as a pilot. And, Shubhangi Swaroop has achieved this feat. As reported by the Indian Express, Shubhangi belongs to Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly and will be flying Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft.

Shubhangi is the daughter of a Naval commander and it was always her dream to fly as a pilot for the Indian Navy.

Twitter erupted in joy and congratulated Shubhangi on her achievement:

SUPER!!
So proud of women who break the barriers and fly high! Keep soaring Shubhangi Swaroop. Hope many more follow your footsteps.

Makes my day!! pic.twitter.com/gLI2Up1DFc

— shilpi tewari (@shilpitewari) November 23, 2017

Indian Navy gets its first woman pilot – Shubhangi Swaroop. Inspiring to see girls charting new heights in free skies. ! pic.twitter.com/CMufOWu1wO

— गीतिका (@ggiittiikkaa) November 23, 2017

“Shubhangi Swaroop”
Many many congratulations n best wishes nd blessings to d first indian navy woman pilot..

— Sujata dehuri (@Babynasuja) November 23, 2017

Indian Navy gets its first woman pilot – Shubhangi Swaroop. Inspiring to see girls charting new heights in free skies. pic.twitter.com/91k5Phok4Q

— Anish.M. Kokani (@realanishkokani) November 23, 2017

Well done Shubhangi Swaroop on becoming the first female pilot in the #IndianNavy. Keep flying high! #WomenPower.

— Vasundhara Raje (@VasundharaBJP) November 23, 2017

India is proud of Lt Shubhangi Swaroop. Many congratulations to her n proud parents. Cheers

— Pran (@Pran53173719) November 23, 2017

Woman in the sky! Indian Navy gets its first woman pilot. Congratulations Shubhangi Swaroop! Whole nation applauds. #Viswasam pic.twitter.com/bGuCxYFGX4

— Priyanka Gandhi (@WithPGV) November 23, 2017

As per the report, this is not the first time Indian Navy has inducted women officers. Astha Segal from New Delhi, Roopa A from Puducherry and Sakthi Maya S from Kerala have been first women officers at the Naval Armament Inspectorate (NAI) branch of the Navy.