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Air Commodore Virendra Pal Singh

Service No & Branch 14551 F(P)
Date of Birth: -- --- ---- Commissioned: 13 Jun 1976 Course: 116 Course Entry Mode : NDA
Service End: Retired on 31 Dec 2006
Qualifications Held :
Remarks :
Promotions Gazetted
Wg Cdr : 14 Jun 1993Gp Capt : 01 Jun 2000Acting Air Cmde : 01 Mar 2006Air Cmde : 01 Oct 2005
Training and Other Courses Attended
47 NDA (Cadet) - 01 Dec 1974
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Appointments, Postings & Other Service Particulars

DatesRankUnitLocationAppointmentPhoto
03 Jul 1995 - 02 Jan 1996Wg CdrNo.20 SquadronKalaikunda Commanding Officer
 
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Awards and Decorations


Number of Awards: 1
 
Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry)
Sqn LdrVirendra Pal Singh14551 F(P)Award Date 30 Aug 1989Announced 26 Jan 1990
Details :

Squadron Leader Virendra Pal Singh is one the posted strength of one of the Base Repair Depots since 06 Jun 88 and is employed as a test pilot on Hunter and HS-748 aircraft production and storage flight testing duties.

On 30 Aug 89, Sqn Ldr VP Singh was authorized to carry out Air Test on T-75 aircraft after Pre-issue servicing. Climb to 13 Kms was uneventful. All of a sudden, there was an explosion followed by a fierce wing blast with splinters hitting the pilot on his face. Half the canopy had blown away shattering the pilot's visor and deeply denting the helmet. Remaining part of the visor had blood on it and was flapping wildly as a result of airflow entering through the shattered canopy.

Unmindful of his personal safety, the pilot initiated recovery action. The noise level as a result of wing blast was very high and transmission from the ground was not discernible. Air Traffic Control gave visual indication for landing. A safe landing was carried out.

For his courage, self-confidence and professionalism of a high order, the President is pleased to award Vayu Seva Medal to Sqn Ldr Virendra Pal Singh.

Unit : 1 BRD
Reference : Gazette of India dated 12th May 1990 - No.38-Pres/90 dated 26th January 1990
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