Seedling school congratulates it's alumnus Wg Cdr Abhishek Tripathi on Rafael flight from France to India

36 year old Wing Commander Abhishek Tripathi was one of the fighter pilots who flew the Rafael from France to India. He is an alumnus of Seedling Public School

By UdaipurTimes Team Jul 31, 2020, 18:04 IST

Wing Commander Abhishek Tripathi of Rajasthan has made the state proud by being one of the selected pilots to have flown the prestigious Rafael fighter planes across its 7000km long journey from France to India.

36 year old Wing Commander Abhishek Tripathi, has completed his school education from the Seedling Public School, Jaipur branch. Abhishek’s parents Anil and Manju reside in Mansarovar, Jaipur. The family belongs to Barauni in Jhalore.

Hardeep Bakshy, CEO of the Seedling Group of Schools and Director of Seedling Modern Public School, Udaipur was elated on this achievement of his school’s alumnus and had this to say.

"I have an unfathomable respect and gratitude towards members of the Armed Forces. It was certainly an unusual adrenaline rush that I felt when the 5 Rafale aircrafts flown by the 5 IAF Officers made a grand landing in India. The occasion became prestigious as one of the 5 pilots, Wing Commander Abhishek Tripathi is an alumnus of Seedling. They are the driving force of the nation and an inspiration for the youth. Seedling Group of Schools has always been very appreciative of the armed forces and we conduct a lot of events to pay our heartfelt tribute to them. My chest would swell with pride seeing the men in uniform, their medals and listening to their acts of bravery. I mourn the loss of each brave-heart and celebrate each victory like every Indian."

He added that his family has a close association with the Armed Forces. Moneeta Bakshi, the Director of Seedling Modern Public School, Udaipur is herself the daughter of an armed forces officer.

Abhishek’s childhood dream of becoming a fighter plane achieved its pinnacle for now, after he flew home the Rafael fighter aircraft.