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Air Commodore John Dunbar Aquino
| Service No & Branch | 1777 F(P) |  | |||||||||||||
| Date of Birth: 02 Jul 1920 | Commissioned: 15 Dec 1941 | Course: 10 Course | Entry Mode : IAFVR | ||||||||||||
| Service End: | Retired on 28 Jun 1972 Voluntary Retirement / Died on 31 Dec 1976 (56 Years age) | ||||||||||||||
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 Air Cmde | |||||
| Dates | Rank | Unit | Location | Appointment | Photo |
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| 24 Jul 1942 - 30 Nov 1942 | Plt Offr | No.4 Flight (Coastal Defence) | Vizag | to 151 OTU | |
| 02 Mar 1943 - 21 Nov 1945 | Plt Offr | No.6 Squadron, RIAF | Plt To IAFDF | ||
| 21 Nov 1945 - 15 Apr 1946 | Plt Offr | Indian Air Force Display Flight | Kohat | Plt Fm 6Sqn to 6Sqn | |
| 15 Apr 1946 - 29 Jul 1946 | Fg Offr | No.6 Squadron, RIAF | Fm IAFDF to AirHQ | ||
| 01 Jun 1947 - 12 Aug 1947 | Flt Lt | No.6 Squadron, RIAF | Mauripur | ||
| 22 May 1948 - 01 Dec 1948 | Wg Cdr | No.12 Squadron | Agra | Commanding Officer | |
| 28 Jul 1952 - 18 Jan 1955 | Wg Cdr | No.6 Squadron | Pune | Commanding Officer | |
| - | Gp Capt | 14 Wing | Chabua | Station Commander | |
| 01 Dec 1964 - 28 Feb 1965 | Gp Capt | 501 Signal Unit | Barnala | Station Commander | |
| 08 Mar 1965 - 27 Sep 1967 | Gp Capt | No.1 Transport Training Wing | Secunderabad | Station Commander | |
| 30 Apr 1968 - 01 Mar 1970 | Air Cmde | Air Force Flying College | Jodhpur | Commandant | |
| 08 Mar 1970 - 28 Jun 1972 | Air Cmde | Air Force Academy | Dundigal | Commandant | |
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Awards and Decorations
Number of Awards: 2
| Mention in Despatches | ||||
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| Sqn Ldr | John Dunbar Aquino | 1777 GD(P) | Award Date | Announced 13 Jan 1951 |
| Details : | Citation / Details Not Available | |||
| Unit : 12 Sqn | ||||
| Reference : Gazette of India , 17th February 1951 - No.2 - Pres dated 13th February 1951 | ||||
| Ati Vishist Seva Medal | ||||
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| Air Cmde | John Dunbar Aquino | 1777 F(P) | Award Date 26 Jan 1973 | Announced 26 Jan 1973 |
| Details : | Air Commodore John Dunbar Aquino (1777) was commissioned as a Pilot in the Flying Branch of the Indian Air Force in December, 1941. In 1945, he was commended for his valuable services in the Air Force and later MentionedÂÂinÂÂDespatches for his gallantry during the Indo- Pakistan conflict of 1947. During his long and distinguished career he had the distinction of commanding five stations in addition to having served as Senior Officer-in-charge Administration of an Operational Command. In March, 1970, Air Commodore Aquino took over as the first Commandant of the Air Force Academy which was then in its early stages of formation. He displayed great perseverance and determination in ensuring the successful launching of this prestigious project despite heavy odds. It was because of his indefatigable efforts and tenacity of purpose that the Academy was able to start Flying Training In January, 1971. Throughout his career, Air Commodore John Dunbar Aquino has rendered distinguished service of an exceptional order. | |||
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| Reference : GoI19730126 | ||||
Accidents and Incidents: 1
| Date | Aircraft Type | Tail No | Pilot/Crew | Unit | Remarks |
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| 26 Oct 1945 | Hurricane IIC | KZ859 | Fg Offr J D Acquino | 6 Sqn | 0.5m N of Baliakeri |