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Wing Commander Krishan Kant Saini, Vr.C., AVSM (retd.) (26 Oct 1931- ), an Indian Airforce helicopter pilot of 104 Squadron, set the world record in helicopter avionics by accomplishing the world's highest altitude helicopter landing. He attained this feat on 8 May 1969 when he landed Chetak helicopter at the altitude of 6858 m (22,500 feet) in the Karkoram ranges. According to another source he landed Alouette SA-315 helicopter at 22,500 feet in the Karakoram mountain range on 8 May 1969

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  • Wing Commander Krishan Kant Saini, Vr.C., AVSM (retd.) (26 Oct 1931- ), an Indian Airforce helicopter pilot of 104 Squadron, set the world record in helicopter avionics by accomplishing the world's highest altitude helicopter landing. He attained this feat on 8 May 1969 when he landed Chetak helicopter at the altitude of 6858 m (22,500 feet) in the Karkoram ranges. According to another source he landed Alouette SA-315 helicopter at 22,500 feet in the Karakoram mountain range on 8 May 1969
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  • Wing Commander Krishan Kant Saini, Vr.C., AVSM (retd.) (26 Oct 1931- ), an Indian Airforce helicopter pilot of 104 Squadron, set the world record in helicopter avionics by accomplishing the world's highest altitude helicopter landing. He attained this feat on 8 May 1969 when he landed Chetak helicopter at the altitude of 6858 m (22,500 feet) in the Karkoram ranges. According to another source he landed Alouette SA-315 helicopter at 22,500 feet in the Karakoram mountain range on 8 May 1969 Saini was also a distinguished officer of Indian Airforce, who was decorated for both gallantry and meritorious service. He won the prestigious Vir Chakra, the third highest award for gallantry in Indian Armed Forces, in 1962 Sino-Indian war when he carried out a dare-devil evacuation mission on his helicopter amidst hostile fire from many directions by the Chinese troops. Despite being personally hit by bullet and being temporarily blinded, he carried out his mission successfully, winning himself a Vir Chakra in the process. Wing Commander Saini also subsequently received Vayusena Medal for Gallantry and Ati Visihist Seva Medal for meritorius service.
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