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Russian Knights Honor Indian Pilot: Missing Man Formation Tribute for IAF Wing Commander Killed in Dubai Tejas Crash
Nov 23, 2025 11:03 pm CST
The Russian Knights aerobatics team performed a solemn 'Missing Man' formation to honor Wing Commander Namansh Syal of the Indian Air Force, who died when his Tejas fighter jet crashed during the Dubai Air Show. Fellow aviators from multiple countries paid tribute to the fallen pilot, who was later cremated in his ancestral village with full military honors.
Tragedy at Dubai Air Show: Wing Commander Namansh Syal's Life and Legacy Following Fatal Tejas Crash
Nov 22, 2025 11:37 am CST
Wing Commander Namansh Syal, a 34-year-old Indian Air Force pilot from Himachal Pradesh, lost his life when his Tejas fighter jet crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show. This article details his background, family legacy of military service, and the circumstances surrounding the tragic accident that claimed the life of this decorated IAF officer.