Service No & Branch | 4736 F(P) (Orig: GD(P)) | Stream :Fighters | ||||||||||||||||
Date of Birth: -- --- ---- | Commissioned: 17 Jul 1954 | Course: 63 Course | ||||||||||||||||
Service End: | Retired on 31 May 1993 Superannuated | Nick Name : Gigi | ||||||||||||||||
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Air Mshl |
Dates | Rank | Unit | Location | Appointment | Photo |
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22 May 1973 - 17 Jul 1975 | Wg Cdr | No.108 Squadron | Adampur | Commanding Officer | |
01 Jul 1978 - 01 Jun 1981 | Gp Capt | Embassy of India, Pakistan | Islamabad | Air Advisor | |
05 Dec 1981 - 02 Jan 1984 | Air Cmde | 8 Wing | Adampur | Air Officer Commanding | |
03 Feb 1986 - 20 Aug 1986 | Air Cmde | Air Force Academy | Dundigal | Deputy Commandant | |
20 Aug 1986 - 14 Feb 1988 | AVM | College of Air Warfare | Secunderabad | Commandant | |
16 Feb 1988 - 01 Aug 1988 | AVM | Air Head Quarters | Delhi | Assistant Chief of Air Staff, Inspection | |
01 Aug 1988 - 01 Apr 1990 | Air Marshal | PSO: Planning, Air HQ | Delhi | Deputy Chief of Air Staff | |
02 Apr 1990 - 08 Feb 1991 | Air Marshal | Western Air Command | Delhi | Senior Air Staff Officer | |
11 Feb 1991 - 05 Oct 1991 | Air Marshal | Eastern Air Command | Shillong | Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief | |
07 Oct 1991 - 31 May 1993 | Air Marshal | Training Command | Bangalore | Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief | |
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Vayu Sena Medal | ||||
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Wg Cdr | Rajendra Kumar Dhawan | 4736 F(P) | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 1976 |
Details : | Wing Commander Rajendra Kumar Dhawan took over command of the first Squadron which was to be re-equipped with the latest type of supersonic fighter aircraft in May 1973. He solved the initial problems successfully and created a base from which the subsequent squadrons of similar type of aircraft could be formed. He has a distinguished flying record and has to his credit a total of 3885 hours on single engine aircraft of which over 650 hours are on supersonics. Wing Commander Rajendra Kumar Dhawan has throughout displayed courage, professional skill and devotion to duty of a high order. | |||
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Reference : Gazette of India dated 22nd January 1977 - No.5- Pres/77 dated 26th January 1976 |
Ati Vishist Seva Medal | ||||
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Air Cmde | Rajendra Kumar Dhawan | 4736 F(P) | Award Date 26 Jan 1985 | Announced 26 Jan 1985 |
Details : | Air Commodore Rajendra Kumar Dhawan VM (4736) F (P) was commissioned in the Indian Air Force on 17 Jul 54. He has flown over 4000 hours, mainly on jet fighters. He was awarded the 'Vayu Seva Medal' in 1976. He has commanded an operational Squadron and an operational Wing during his service career and has also held important staff and training appointments both in India and abroad. During his tenure as Air Attaché, Islamabad, he established good working relations by his tact and resourcefulness. He commanded a major operational wing for two years, at which were located three fighter squadrons and several other units. During his command newly inducted fighter aircraft were fully and safely exploited. This was largely due to his hard work, organizational and leadership qualities. He developed the vital infrastructure, ensured adequate support from sections of the wing and maintained a safe flying environment. His wing won the WAC Trophies for the year 1982-83 for being the best in Maintenance and Administration. Air Commodore Rajendra Kumar Dhawan VM has, thus, rendered distinguished service of an exceptional order. | |||
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Reference : GoI19850126 |