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Flying Officer Prem Sagar Gupta
| Service No & Branch | 2335 GD(P) |  | |||||||
| Date of Birth: 12 Dec 1923 | Commissioned: 29 Mar 1943 | Course: 16 Course | |||||||
| Service End: | Died in Service 03 Apr 1945 (22 Years age) Aircraft Accident | Nick Name : | |||||||
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| Dates | Rank | Unit | Location | Appointment | Photo |
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| 04 May 1944 - 03 Apr 1945 | Plt Offr | No.1 Squadron | Imphal | Squadron Pilot | |
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Awards and Decorations
Number of Awards: 1
| Distinguished Flying Cross | ||||
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| Fg Offr | Prem Sagar Gupta | 2335 GD(P) | Award Date | Announced 03 Apr 1945 |
| Details : | Throughout a large number of operational sorties this officer has displayed great courage and firm determination. He is an outstanding tactical reconnaissance pilot and his devotion to duty and tireless efforts to acquire information during very adverse weather has been remarkable. He has consistently obtained photographs of great tactical value to the Army. By his enthusiasm and efficiency, Flying Officer Gufta has set a fine example to the other members of his squadron. | |||
| Unit : 1 Squadron | ||||
| Reference : London Gazette 37012 dated 3 April 45, Page 1784. Citation in Air Ministry Bulletin 18150. (Citation Courtesy: Hugh Halliday) | ||||
Accidents and Incidents: 1
| Date | Aircraft Type | Tail No | Pilot/Crew | Unit | Remarks |
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| 03 Apr 1945 | Hurricane IIC | LD184 | Fg Offr Prem Sagar Gupta + | 1 Sqn | Control lost in clou |
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