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Arshdeep Singh Dang Becomes First Sikh RAF Fighter Pilot Since WWII

Arshdeep Singh Dang Becomes First Sikh RAF Fighter Pilot Since WWII

A young man named Arshdeep Singh Dang, who was born in India and moved to England when he was six years old, has become the first Sikh fighter pilot in Britain's Royal Air Force since World War II.

Sikh is a religion, and people who follow it often wear turbans.

Arshdeep studied math and philosophy at a university before joining the military.

He trained for many years, learning to fly different kinds of planes.

He even went to Texas in the United States for part of his training.

On August 14, he finished his training and became a fighter pilot at a ceremony in North Wales.

This is a very special moment because it shows that people from different backgrounds can become fighter pilots.

He will keep training for one more year before flying the fastest fighter planes.

His story shows that with hard work, you can achieve big dreams.

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