The Indian Air Force on Sunday said it achieved a landmark fete in Kargil recently, by landing an IAF C-130 J aircraft at night employing terrain masking en route.
Tweeting a video about the significant landing, Indian Air Force said, “In a first, an IAF C-130 J aircraft recently carried out a night landing at the Kargil airstrip. Employing terrain masking en route, the exercise also dovetailed a training mission of the Garuds.”
In a first, an IAF C-130 J aircraft recently carried out a night landing at the Kargil airstrip. Employing terrain masking enroute, the exercise also dovetailed a training mission of the Garuds.#SakshamSashaktAtmanirbhar pic.twitter.com/MNwLzaQDz7
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) January 7, 2024
Located over 8,800 feet above sea level, Kargil airstrip poses distinct challenges for pilots.
