Retd. Group Captain Kambampati Nachiketa | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Nachi |
| Born | 31 May 1973 |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Service |  Indian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1990 – 2017 |
| Rank |  Group Captain |
| Unit | No. 9 Squadron No. 78 Squadron |
| Battles / wars | Kargil War |
| Awards |  Vayusena Medal |
Group Captain Kambampati Nachiketa Rao, VM is a retired officer of the Indian Air Force.[1] While carrying out an airstrike on Pakistani positions in Batalik sector during the Kargil War, his aircraft experienced an engine flameout. Nachiketa ejected from his MiG-27L[2] and was held in Pakistani custody.[3] He is presently a captain at Indigo Airlines.
- ^ "Service Record of Flt. Lt. Kambampati Nachiketa 22930 F(P)". bharat-rakshak.com. Retrieved 20 October 2006.
- ^ Stamford, Lincs., U.K.: Air Forces Monthly, July 1999, Number 136, pages 74–75.
- ^ "The story of Kargil War hero Flight Lieutenant Kambampati Nachiketa". Newsd www.newsd.in. Retrieved 28 February 2019.