Here are some of the rare pictures from lifetime of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam recounting some priceless moments.
Here are some of the rare pictures from lifetime of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam recounting some priceless moments.
Photo Credits: Twitter Account of Indian History Pics
1. Young APJ Kalam in ISRO with Vikram Sarabhai
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Dr APJ Abdul Kalam one of the few scientists who worked with Dr Vikram Sarabhai at the ISRO right from the start. It was during his tenure that India reclaimed itself as a nuclear state in 1998 and therefore Kalam is rightly called the Missile Man of india.
2. Young APJ Kalam assembling a test rocket in Thumba
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Dr. Kalam had an active participation in the civilian space program of india and military missile operations.
3. APJ Kalam taking a lecture at ISRO
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It was Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam who took forward the evolution of the launch vehicle programme of ISRO.
4. Dr. APJ Kalam with Smt. Indira Gandhi
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Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was the person who convinced Indira Gandhi for financing the imperative projects of aerospace and defence.
5. Dr. Kalam receiving Padma Bhushan
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Kalam received Padma Bhushan award from president Neelam Saniva Reddy on March 28,1981.
6. Dr. Kalam during the nuclear missile test
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Dr. Kalam wears a colonel's ribbons during the nuclear tests in 1998 and later on becomes the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.
7. Dr. Kalam with former prime minister Atal Bihari Vaypayee and George Fernandes at Pokhran
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One fusion and four fission nuclear bombs were tested at Pokhran under Kalam's guidance.
8. Dr. Kalam being sworn in as the President of India
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And then the proud moment comes as Kalam sworns in as the President of India.
