During the visit, Barbora would address the personnel of the station besides inspecting various squadrons and flights. He will also interact with the media during his visit and Air Commodore S R K Nair, AOC, 12 Wing Air Force would make a station presentation to WAC Chief.

Arundhati Barbora, president, Air Force Wives Welfare Association (AFWWA)-Regional, will accompany Barbora. During her stay, Barbora would interact with AFWWA members besides visiting Umeed, the Air Force school.

Born on December 1950 in Shillong, Barbora was commissioned a fighter pilot in June 1970. An experienced flier, Barbora has flown over 3,500 hours and also been a part of the 1971 war. A qualified flying instructor and a fighter combat leader, Barbora is a graduate of the College of Combat, Moscow.

During his service career, he has had the distinction of being part of the team during formation of the first Jaguar Squadron of the IAF and also inducting the air combat simulator in the IAF, the first of its kind in Asia.