JRD Tata 119th Birth anniversary: 10 lesser known facts about The Father of Indian Aviation

J.R.D. Tata (1904-1993) was a Visionary industrialist, aviation pioneer, philanthropist; shaped Tata Group's growth.

1. J.R.D. Tata was the first Indian to obtain a pilot's license in 1929.

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2. At the age of 22, he joined the Tata group as an unpaid apprentice.

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5. He received the first-ever civilian pilot license issued by the Aero Club of India.

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7. J.R.D. Tata was fluent in several languages, including French, English, and Bengali.

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8. He had a deep love for nature and was an avid gardener.

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9. He was also the first Indian to be awarded the French Legion of Honour in 1945.

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J.R.D. Tata (1904-1993) was a Visionary industrialist, aviation pioneer, philanthropist; shaped Tata Group's growth.

J.R.D. Tata (1904-1993) was a Visionary industrialist, aviation pioneer, philanthropist; shaped Tata Group's growth.

1. J.R.D. Tata was the first Indian to obtain a pilot's license in 1929.

1. J.R.D. Tata was the first Indian to obtain a pilot's license in 1929.

2. At the age of 22, he joined the Tata group as an unpaid apprentice.

2. At the age of 22, he joined the Tata group as an unpaid apprentice.

5. He received the first-ever civilian pilot license issued by the Aero Club of India.

5. He received the first-ever civilian pilot license issued by the Aero Club of India.

7. J.R.D. Tata was fluent in several languages, including French, English, and Bengali.

7. J.R.D. Tata was fluent in several languages, including French, English, and Bengali.

8. He had a deep love for nature and was an avid gardener.

8. He had a deep love for nature and was an avid gardener.

9. He was also the first Indian to be awarded the French Legion of Honour in 1945.

9. He was also the first Indian to be awarded the French Legion of Honour in 1945.

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