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Squadron Leader Cavas Kekashroo Panthaky
| Service No & Branch | 6890 F(P) (Orig: GD(P)) | Stream :Helicopters |  | |
| Date of Birth: -- --- ---- | Commissioned: 14 Jan 1963 | Course: 83 Course | ||
| Service End: | Retired on 10 Dec 1978 Voluntary Retirement | Nick Name : | ||
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| Dates | Rank | Unit | Location | Appointment | Photo |
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| - 12 Jun 1972 | Flt Lt | No.114 Helicopter Unit | Squadron Pilot | ||
| 01 Jan 1974 - 01 Feb 1976 | Sqn Ldr | No.115 Helicopter Unit | Commanding Officer | ||
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Awards and Decorations
Number of Awards: 1
| Vayu Sena Medal | ||||
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| Sqn Ldr | Cavas Kekashroo Panthaky | 6890 F(P) | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 1976 |
| Details : | Squadron Leader Cavas Kekhasroo Panthalty was placed in charge of a helicopter detachment for Flood Relief Operations in Patna area. He himself flew 60 sorties involving 2x hours of flying in a short period of 5 days and air dropped 16 tonnes of food supplies over the marooned houses. He inspired the other pilots by his personal example and this kept the much needed vital supply operations going. In these operations, Squadron Leader Cavas Kekhasroo Panthaky 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 | ||||
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