Had Goosebumps Seeing Abhinandan Leading Flying Parade: Sachin

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman - the IAF hero who became the face of Indo-Pak tensions - led a formation of the IAF's MiG-21 Bison

Honorary Group Captain Sachin Tendulkar, who on Tuesday attended the 87th anniversary celebrations of the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Hindon Air Force Station, shared how he felt after having watching national heroAbhinandan Varthaman fly a MiG-21 at an air show during the event. Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman - the IAF hero who became the face of Indo-Pak tensions - led a formation of the IAF's MiG-21 Bison. Praising him, Sachin tweeted: "Wing Commander #AbhinandanVarthaman leading the flying parade in the MiG-21 Bison at the 87th Anniversary of the @IAF_MCC! His spirit and courage is an inspiration to all of us. Had goosebumps seeing him lead the parade today."

Wing Commander #AbhinandanVarthaman leading the flying parade in the MiG-21 Bison at the 87th Anniversary of the @IAF_MCC! His spirit and courage is an inspiration to all of us. Had goosebumps seeing him lead the parade today.#AFDay19 pic.twitter.com/FZOU0CHueS

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 8, 2019

Sachin Tendulkar attended the event with his wife Anjali Tendulkar and was greeted by the Air Force officers. Army Chief General Bipin Rawat along with Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria and Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh paid floral tributes at the National War Memorial on the occasion of Air Force Day. IAF in a tweet said, " #AFDay19: On the occasion of 87th Anniversary, Indian Air Force extends its heartfelt greetings to the courageous air-warriors & their families. The Courage, Valour, Commitment, Dedication & Zeal are inspiration for all."