Indian Air Force Commissions First Women Fighter Pilots

The question asks about the year when the Indian Air Force officially commissioned its first women fighter pilots. This was a significant moment in the history of the Indian Air Force and women in defense services in India.

Historically, women were allowed to join the Indian Air Force in various branches, but not in combat roles like fighter pilots. This changed with a government decision to open up the fighter stream to women on an experimental basis.

After rigorous training, the first batch of women fighter pilots was formally commissioned into the Indian Air Force.

The first three women fighter pilots to be commissioned were:

• Flight Lieutenant Avani Chaturvedi
• Flight Lieutenant Bhawana Kanth
• Flight Lieutenant Mohana Singh Jitarwal

These three women created history when they were commissioned into the fighter stream.

The formal commissioning ceremony for these first women fighter pilots took place in the year 2016.

Therefore, the Indian Air Force formally commissioned its first women fighter pilots in 2016.