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K Nachiketa: Flame out and ejection in Kargil

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Welcome to Season 2! We begin this season with a bang, interviewing Gp. Capt. K. Nachiketa, who had a flame out in his MiG-27 while conducting a rocket attack on Pakistani positions during the Kargil conflict. He ejected from his aircraft and unfortunately landed in enemy territory, where he was taken prisoner. Gp. Capt. Nachiketa's profile can be found here: http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Database/22930 An account of his experiences is here: https://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/1064-nachiketa.html#gsc.tab=0

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