Service No & Branch | 5182 F(P) (Orig: GD(P)) | |||||||||||||
Date of Birth: 17 Oct 1935 | Commissioned: 25 Aug 1956 | Course: 69 Course | ||||||||||||
Service End: | Retired on 31 Oct 1987 Superannuated Died on 20 Aug 2007 (72 Years age) | Nick Name : | ||||||||||||
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Remarks : | 1Sqn(65) 222Sqn(71) | |||||||||||||
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Dates | Rank | Unit | Location | Appointment | Photo |
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15 Sep 1977 - 09 Dec 1979 | Wg Cdr | No.222 Squadron | Ambala | Commanding Officer | |
01 Aug 1982 - 31 Mar 1983 | Gp Capt | 32 Wing | Jodhpur | Chief Operations Officer | |
01 Apr 1983 - 14 Oct 1985 | Gp Capt | 27 Wing | Bhuj | Station Commander | |
01 Jan 1986 - | Gp Capt | NCC Bombay B | Mumbai | Group Commander | |
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Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) | ||||
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Sqn Ldr | Bipinchandra Shantaram Raje | 5182 F(P) | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 1973 |
Details : | Squadron Leader Bipinchandra Shantaram Raje has been serving as a Flight Commander in a fighter squadron. He was assigned responsibilities for the Squadron Daily Serviceability State and flying training. By his hard work, initiative and drive he raised the operational efficiency of his Squadron to a very high standard. During the Operations in December, 1971, he volunteered to fly some of the most arduous and dangerous missions deep into enemy territory. On his very first mission his section was attacked by enemy aircraft and his No. 2 was shot down. Despite this he continued to lead missions with great success. In the interdiction and close support roles, he did exceptionally well, revealing in uncanny ability to detect well concealed targets. His personal ability in flying, capable leadership, operational successes, and his contribution to the Squadron, both in operations and otherwise, are of special significance to the Indian Air Force. | |||
Unit : 222 Sqn | ||||
Reference : Gazette of India dated 23rd March 1974 - No.34 - Pres/74 dated 26th January 1973 |