A S GILL an Indian Navy Sailor who stole an Indian Navy Sea Hawk to satisfy his urge of flying after he failed to join Indian Air Force

Yes, you heard it right. Read the thread to know his amazing story

Ajit Singh gill ( an ordinary ordnance mechanic ) had a long urge to fly a plane but he cannot achieve it since IN only allows officers to fly aircraft.

Despite of being a mechanic he do possess a Private pilot license (PPL)

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After making 2 failed attempt to join IAF. Gill ji on 12 aug 1964 stole a sea hawk ( no. IN163 ) and took off.

This unregistered flight triggered the alarms of INS Vikrant.

After the take-off he soon realise that he couldn't land the aircraft
(As he lacked knowledge)

So he Insisted land the aircraft on water hence becomes THE 1st & ONLY INDIAN who land a hawk on water