Episode 23. 75 Legendary women of India - Capt. Durba Banerjee
Capt. Durba Banerjee is India"s first commercial pilot, who flew for the Indian Airlines in 1956. Know the legend in Newsbharati"s exclusive video;
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On the occasion of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, NewsBharati has come up with an initiative to celebrate India's Independence. We have tried to attempt to introduce 75 Legendary Women of India who have made immense contributions in their respective fields.
Capt. Durba Banerjee is India's first commercial pilot of Indian Airlines in 1956. In a male-dominated era, in a male-dominated profession, Capt. Durba started her aviation career, flying a Dakota with Air Survey of India as a DC3 pilot in 1959.
She moved on to join Indian Airlines at the Calcutta base in 1966. She was also the first woman ever to fly the 'Tornado A-200 aircraft. She adds another credit for flying most hours of 18,500 hrs.
Newsbharati remembers Capt. Durba Banerjee for her resurgent spirit