24 Indian pilots
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24-indian-pilots-206-5774012
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24 Indian pilots
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In 1940, 24 Indian pilots, also known as the X-squad, were chosen from 72 trainees of the Indian Airforce 4th Pilot's Course and sent to the UK for operational training and squadron service with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (RAFVR). The pilots included Ranjan Dutt, Erlic W. Pinto, Hari C. Dewan, Mahinder Singh Pujji and Man Mohan Singh. Of the 24, 16 qualified as pilots and six were posted to non-flying duties. Eight completed further training as fighter pilots and served in Royal Air F
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/24_Indian_pilots
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2022-11-13T09:17:23Z
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2024-09-10T16:56:36Z
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