Shivangi Singh

Indian Air Force Personnel

Indian Pulwariya, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Quick Info

ProfessionIndian Air Force Personnel
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth15/03/1995
Age31 years
BirthplacePulwariya, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Latest News about Shivangi Singh

05/2025

Pakistani media and networks falsely claimed that Shivangi Singh, India's only woman Rafale pilot, was captured during Operation Sindoor. These claims were debunked as misinformation, with no evidence of any such incident. Singh continues her service with the 17 Squadron Golden Arrows at Ambala, unaffected by the propaganda.

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Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Graduate from Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherKumareshwar Singh
MotherSeema Singh
SiblingsShubanshu

Career

Military Service
Service/BranchIndian Air Force
RankSquadron Leader
Service Years16 December 2017 - present
StreamFighters
Service Number35875 F(P)
Known forBeing the first female fighter pilot to fly fighter jet Rafale
Current Posting17 Squadron 'Golden Arrows' at Ambala Air Force Station

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Shivangi Singh is India's first Woman Rafale Fighter Pilot in the Indian Air Force, achieving this in 2020.
2. Her childhood dream was to become a pilot, with a strong desire to join the Air Force from an early age.
3. During college at Banaras Hindu University, she joined 7 Uttar Pradesh Air Squadron NCC, setting her on the path to the Indian Air Force.
4. In 2016, she became the first female from Varanasi to join the Indian Air Force after clearing the aptitude test and training at Air Force Academy in Telangana.
5. Her mother expressed pride and support for Shivangi after her selection in the Air Force, highlighting her excellence in academics, sports, and NCC.
6. Commissioned in 2017, she flew MiG-21 Bison before transitioning to Rafale aircraft with the Golden Arrow Squadron in Ambala.
7. After becoming the first woman to fly the Rafale, she earned the title "Rafale Rani" and was part of the Indian Air Force Tableau on Republic Day.
8. In 2023, Shivangi participated in the wargame exercise Orion in France, marking India's first overseas exercise involving the Rafale aircraft.
9. During the conflict with China in 2023, she flew the Rafale over eastern Ladakh and the Line of Actual Control, successfully completing missions with ease.
10. Developed fascination with flying after a childhood visit to the Air Force Museum in New Delhi.
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