Discovery's new series to focus on Indian Air Force Academy

Discovery's new series to focus on Indian Air Force Academy

Discovery Channel’s new series brings to fore how ordinary cadets are moulded into ace fighters

Duty, honour and define an air warrior. Walking tall with these attributes are Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots, trained at Indian Air Force Academy located in Dundigul near Hyderabad.

Providing viewers an insight into this prestigious academy is Discovery Channel’s Breaking Point: Indian Air Force Academy to be premièred today.

The four-episode series will provide a first-person account of the lives of cadets at the Academy. The four cadets, Mudit Tewari, Priya Sharma, Amogh Bhandralia, and Kartik Thakur, chosen for this are currently attending different stages of the course and through them the series will explore the journey of a cadet from a being a civilian to earning the wing in IAF.

“IAF is a place where the government pays for your hobbies. If you have a passion for flying aircraft, this is the right place for you. You are getting the best services here. Your accommodation, uniform, food — everything is looked after, and it is a secure and comfortable environment, especially for girls,” said Air Marshal Amit Tiwari VM, Commandant, Air Force Academy during the launch in Delhi. Having served in the IAF for 36 years now, he remarked, “If given a chance, I would again become a cadet and join the Academy.” The Air Force officials present at the launch, expect youngsters watching this show to become more aware of the IAF and look at it as a career opportunity in its different branches.

The series has been made under the supervision of IAF officials. “While shooting on the ground, we had officers with us at all times. Everything that was shot was sent to the Air Force for consent and it went through multiple rounds of approval,” said Mallika Menon, Executive Producer of the show.