India's First Woman Airforce Officer Vijayalakshmi Ramanan No More

Indian Air Force's First Woman officer Vijayalakshmi Ramanan passed away aged 96 at her residence in Bangalore. Her son announced that the former officer suddenly collapsed a week ago and breathe her last on October 18. Known as 'Officer 4971', Vijayalakshmi is an obstetrician and gynaecologist. She served the armed forces in all the wars and after 24 years of service, she retired as a Wing Commander in 1979.