| Service No | 3068 | Branch | F(P) |  |
| Date of Birth: | 11 Oct 1920 | | |
| Date Commissioned | 15 Jan 1945 | Course | 29 Course |
| Service End | Retired on 10 Oct 1972 / Died on 18 Sep 2008 |
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| Promotions Gazetted | | Wg Cdr : 01 Apr 1964 | Acting Gp Capt : 28 Feb 1966 | Gp Capt : 01 Apr 1968 | Acting Air Cmde : 31 Jul 1970 | | Air Cmde : 08 Apr 1972 |
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Notes: 1) Ranks shown are substantive ranks at retirement. 2)Branch is at retirement and may not match with branch at Commission 3)Notional seniority is reflected in dates of substantive rank.
| Dates | Rank | Unit | Location | Appointment | Photo |
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| 24 Oct 1945 - 12 Jun 1946 | Plt Offr | No.3 Squadron, RIAF | Risalpur | Fm 151OTU to 9Sqn | |
| 01 Jun 1946 - 30 Jun 1946 | Plt Offr | No.9 Squadron, RIAF | | to 1DC | |
| 01 Nov 1946 - 30 Nov 1946 | Fg Offr | No.9 Squadron, RIAF | | To 355 MU | |
| 23 Jul 1947 - | Fg Offr | No.3 Squadron, RIAF | Risalpur | Fm 9Sqn | |
| 25 Jun 1962 - 27 Feb 1966 | Wg Cdr | AirHQ Communications Squadron | Palam | CO | |
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| Vayu Sena Medal (Devotion to Duty) |
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| Wg Cdr | Anthony Frank Gama | 3068 GD(P) | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 1963 |
| Details : | As a Squadron Leader, Wing Commander Anthony Frank Gama commanded a Transport Squadron engaged in air transport operations over NEFA and NHTA from September 1959 to July 1962. In about a year and a half he carried out more than 1000 hours of flying on supply dropping missions and transport operations. He showed professional skill and organizing ability of a high order. |
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| Reference : Gazette of India 26th January 1963 - No. 10-Pres/63 dated 26th January, 1963 |
| Remarks: Obituary Note added: 2008-09-19 |
| Anthony "Frank" Gama, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away Thursday September 18, 2008. He was born October 11, 1920 in Goa, India, the son of Manuel A. Gama and Inez Pais Gama. Frank retired from the Indian Air Force following 30 years of distinguished service as a pilot, and he attained the rank of Air Commodore. He loved horse racing, the NY Yankees, playing tennis and cricket, and was dedicated to his raising his family and his dogs Jager and Kelly. Frank enjoyed his membership at St. Luke's Catholic Church. Surviving are his loving wife of 54 years, Ruth Arratoon Gama; his daughters Brenda Kumar (Virinder), and Debra Butler; his son Keith Gama (Rosemary); also his grandchildren, Biren, Rahul, Bobby, Justin, and Sara; also 4 great grandchildren, and his siblings Edna and Michael Gama. |
