24 Indian pilots

Eight completed further training as fighter pilots and served in Royal Air Force (RAF) squadrons after the Battle of Britain.

In 1940, the Air Ministry requested the British Government in India to send Indian pilots for further training in England.

[3][a] On 8 August 1940, 24 mostly newly qualified Indian pilots were recruited from Lahore and Ambala to join the RAFVR.

[1] When they reached a London train station, they were greeted by Sir Louis Leisler Greig and the photographer William G.

[7][8] Each were individually welcomed by the Air Minister, Sir Archibald Sinclair, who handed each a note concluding "We shall be proud to have you fighting by our side".

9 Service Flying Training School at RAF Hullavington, Wiltshire, and they received their wings on 16 April 1941.

First group of Indian pilots arrive in London, 8 October 1940