Kambampati Nachiketa
Retd. Group Captain Kambampati Nachiketa | |
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| Nickname(s) | Nachi |
| Born | 31 May 1973 |
| Allegiance | India |
| Service | Indian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1990 – 2017 |
| Rank | Group Captain |
| Unit | No. 9 Squadron No. 78 Squadron |
| Battles / wars | Kargil War |
| Awards | Vayusena Medal |
Group Captain Kambampati Nachiketa Rao, VM is a retired officer of the Indian Air Force. While carrying out an airstrike on Pakistani positions in Batalik sector during the Kargil War, his aircraft experienced an engine flameout. Nachiketa ejected from his MiG-21Bis and was held in Pakistani custody under platoon commander Rao Tahseen Ali. He is presently a captain at Indigo Airlines.