Tendulkar 1st sportsman to be made 'Group Captain' of IAF
Sachin Tendulkar in 2010, became the first sportsperson to be conferred with the Indian Air Force's honorary rank of Group Captain for his cricketing achievements and contribution to the country. He was also the first personality with no aviation background to be honoured with this rank. The Indian Air Force is celebrating the 84th anniversary of its inception on Saturday.