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Flight to success: How odd jobs helped Kapurthala boy Kamalpreet become a Flying Officer in Australia

Flying officer Kamalpreet Singh

Flying Officer Kamalpreet Singh. (Left) A special moment with loved ones - parents and brothers. Images: Royal Australian Air Force Media

There are currently 49 officers in Royal Australian Air Force who were born in India. 16 out of those are Flying Officers. The latest to wear the uniform is engineer turned flying officer Kamalpreet Singh. This is his migrant story of determination, resilience, and growth.


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