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IAF skydivers land at Khardung La, create record

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Chandigarh, October 10

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The Indian Air Force (IAF) has created a new record for the highest skydive landing at the Khardung La, near Leh, touching down at an altitude of 17,982 feet, while commemorating its 88th anniversary on October 8.

With this feat, the IAF has broken its own earlier record. Wing Commander Gajanad Yadava and Warrant Officer AK Tiwari carried out the successful skydiving jump from a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, an official statement said.

The landing at such an altitude is extremely challenging due to low oxygen levels combined with low air density and rough and inhospitable mountainous terrain. Both the Air Warriors have shown a high degree of professionalism, grit and determination in overcoming adverse conditions.

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