Surviving a Pakistani Missile Hit, Crashing in Enemy Territory & IAF vs PAF

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The Prakhar Gupta Xperience

Prakhar Gupta

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Formerly - PG Radio Now, The Prakhar Gupta Xperience (PGX) – The Most Entertaining and Intellectual Conversations. My mission is simple: To create a raw, thought-provoking dialogue that brings deeper meaning to everyday conversation & to explore ideas that expand mind, challenge assumptions and push boundaries. No scripts. No agendas. Just genuine exploration of ideas. Join a community of thinkers, dreamers, and builders who refuse to settle for surface-level conversations. The journey continues. The experience evolves. This is PGX.

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Surviving a Pakistani Missile Hit, Crashing in Enemy Territory & IAF vs PAF | AVM Chafekar |#PGX106

The Prakhar Gupta Xperience

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Surviving a Pakistani Missile Hit, Crashing in Enemy Territory & IAF vs PAF | AVM Chafekar |#PGX106

Episode 105 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience features Air Vice Marshal Suryakant Chintaman Chafekar (Retd.), a decorated Indian Air Force officer awarded the Shaurya Chakra and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal. He survived a missile strike during the Kargil conflict and carried out high-altitude landings at Daulat Beg Oldi. With over 30 years of service, he led some of the toughest missions in hostile areas and is widely respected for his courage, sharp thinking, and contribution to Indian military aviation.Recording Date: June 7, 2025

00:00 - What really happened in 2002?04:41 - Challenges he faced during his mission16:02 - Getting hit by a missile & escaping28:34 - Soldier’s mindset in life-or-death moments34:02 - Difference between IAF & PAF38:58 - New-Gen Pilots & new tech in IAF46:40 - Glamorized Fighter Jets47:14 - Landing at Daulat Beg Oldi1:15:12 - Message to India’s youth