 Maha Vir Chakra | | Sqn Ldr | Ajjamada Boppayya Devayya | 4810 GD(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date 07 Sep 65 | Announced 26 Jan 88 | | Details : |  Sqn Ldr Ajjamada Boppayya Devayya was an instructor with the Air Force Flying College at the outbreak of the war. He was posted to No.1 "Tigers" Squadron at Adampur flying the Mystere IVa fighter bomber.
On 7th September 1965, Sqn Ldr Devayya was a part of a formation of aircraft on a strike mission to Sargodha Airfield in Pakistan. He was the last aircraft of the mission to finish the attack and as he was turning away he was intercepted by an enemy F-104 Starfighter aircraft. After Sqn Ldr Devayya successfully evaded the missiles launched by the enemy aircraft, his attacker , flying a faster aircraft caught up with him and fired his guns damaging Sqn Ldr Devayya's aircraft.
Sqn Ldr Devayya, displaying true fighting spirit opted for aircombat with the superior enemy aircraft and shot down the attacker. In the process, he made the supreme sacrifice as he probably crashed or was killed. For showing conspicuous gallantry in putting the safety of his colleagues before his own, and In electing to get into an aerial combat with the F-104 even while his own aircraft was damaged, Squadron Leader Devayya displayed Valour of the highest order. Sqn Ldr Devayya was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra Posthumously. Till date the only instance of a Posthumous MVC to the Indian Air Force. | | Reference : | |
 Ati Vishist Seva Medal | | Wg Cdr | Upkar Singh | 4658 F(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date 26 Jan 72 | Announced 26 Jan 72 | | Details : | CO, No. 1 MiG-21 Sqn. | | Reference : | |
 Vir Chakra | | Sqn Ldr | Sindhaghatta Subbaramu | 5371 F(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 72 | | Details : | Citation Not Available | | Reference : | Gazette of India , 29th July 1972 - No.92 - Pres/72 dated 18th July 1972 |
| Vir Chakra | | Flt Lt | Dil Mohan Singh Kahai | 5212 GD(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date 07 Sep 65 | Announced 01 Jan 66 | | Details : | Citation Not Available | | Reference : | Gazette of India , 12th February 1966 - No.15 - Pres/66 dated 1st January 1966 |
| Vir Chakra | | Wg Cdr | Om Prakash Taneja | 3843 GD(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date 06 Sep 65 | Announced 01 Jan 66 | | Details : | Citation Not Available | | Reference : | Gazette of India , 12th February 1966 - No.15 - Pres/66 dated 1st January 1966 |
| Vir Chakra | | Sqn Ldr | Sudharshan Handa | 4816 GD(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date 07 Sep 65 | Announced 10 Sep 65 | | Details : | Citation Not Available | | Reference : | Gazette of India , 1st January 1966 - No.131 - Pres/65 dated 10th September 1965 |
 Yudh Seva Medal | | Wg Cdr | Sunderraman Neelakantan | 15184 F(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date 15 Aug 99 | Announced 15 Aug 99 | | Details : | Citation Not Available | | Reference : | |
 Bar to Vayu Sena Medal (Devotion to Duty) | | Wg Cdr | Raghunath Nambiar | 16378 F(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 03 | | Details : | Citation Not Available | | Reference : | |
 Vayu Sena Medal | | Wg Cdr | Sharad Uddhavrao Apte | 12380 F(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 94 | | Details : | Citation Not Available | | Reference : | |
 Vayu Sena Medal (Devotion to Duty) | | Wg Cdr | Noel Amiyakumar Moitra | 12931 F(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 92 | | Details : | Citation Not Available | | Reference : | |
| Vayu Sena Medal | | Sqn Ldr | Sunderraman Neelakantan | 15184 F(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 90 | | Details : | Citation Not Available | | Reference : | |
| Vayu Sena Medal | | Sqn Ldr | Anil Chopra | 13368 F(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 89 | | Details : |  Citation Not Available | | Reference : | |
| Vayu Sena Medal | | Wg Cdr | Padamjit Singh Ahluwalia | 11631 F(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 87 | | Details : |  Citation Not Available | | Reference : | |
| Vayu Sena Medal | | Sqn Ldr | Sudesh Chand Khullar | 5605 F(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 77 | | Details : | Citation Not Available | | Reference : | |
| Vayu Sena Medal | | Flt Lt | Pratipaul Singh Parihar | 6775 F(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 72 | | Details : | No1 Sqn MIG-21 Adampur | | Reference : | Gazette of India : No.28 - Pres/73 dated 26th January 1972 |
| Vayu Sena Medal | | Sqn Ldr | Sanjeev Sahay | 6139 F(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 72 | | Details : | No1 Sqn MIG-21 Adampur | | Reference : | Gazette of India : No.108 - Pres/72 dated 23rd September 1972 |
| Vayu Sena Medal | | Sqn Ldr | Ajai Kumar Brahmawar | 5858 F(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 72 | | Details : | No1 Sqn MIG-21 Adampur | | Reference : | Gazette of India : No.108 - Pres/72 dated 23rd September 1972 |
| Vayu Sena Medal | | Wg Cdr | Bhupendra Nath Misra | 4079 GD(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 70 | | Details : | Citation Not Available | | Reference : | Gazette of India : No.16 - Pres/70 dated 26th January 1970 |
| Vayu Sena Medal | | Sqn Ldr | Patrick Russell Earle | 3965 GD(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 01 Jan 66 | | Details : | Citation Not Available | | Reference : | |
| Vayu Sena Medal | | Flt Lt | Vinod Kumar Verma | 6528 GD(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 66 | | Details : | Citation Not Available | | Reference : | |
 Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) | | Sqn Ldr | Surapati Bhattacharya | 3974 GD(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 63 | | Details : |  During the Goa Operations, Squadron Leader Bhattacharya was in command of a Mystere Squadron which was operating in close support of one of our battalions in the Daman Area. During one of the sorties, it was indicated to him that machine gun fire from a Portuguese strong point was hampering the advance of our own troops. Though left with only marginal fuel to return up to his base, Squadron Leader Bhattacharya pin-pointed the target, attacked it in the face of ground fire and succeeded in silencing the Portuguese machine guns. He thus saved our troops from heavy casualties and cleared the way for their advance. Squadron Leader Bhattacharya displayed cool courage and determination in this action. | | Reference : | Gazette of India , 26th January 1963 - No. 10-Pres/63 dated 26th January, 1963 |
 Mention in Despatches | | Flt Lt | Darshan Singh Brar | 6337 GD(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 66 | | Details : | Citation Not Available | | Reference : | Gazette of India , 5th November 1966 - No.77 - Pres/66 dated 27th October 1966 |
| Mention in Despatches | | Flt Lt | Ajai Kumar Brahmawar | 5858 GD(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 66 | | Details : | Citation Not Available | | Reference : | Gazette of India , 5th November 1966 - No.77 - Pres/66 dated 27th October 1966 |
| Mention in Despatches | | Flt Lt | Janak Pratap Singh | 5672 GD(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 66 | | Details : | Citation Not Available | | Reference : | Gazette of India , 5th November 1966 - No.77 - Pres/66 dated 27th October 1966 |
| Mention in Despatches | | Flt Lt | Philip Rajkumar | 6748 GD(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 66 | | Details : |  Citation Not Available | | Reference : | Gazette of India , 5th November 1966 - No.77 - Pres/66 dated 27th October 1966 |
| Mention in Despatches | | Flt Lt | Suresh Shankarrao Dange | 6762 GD(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 66 | | Details : | Citation Not Available | | Reference : | Gazette of India , 5th November 1966 - No.77 - Pres/66 dated 27th October 1966 |
 Mention in Despatches | | Flt Lt | Subhash Bhojwani | 9734 F(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 23 Jun 72 | | Details : |  Citation Not Available | | Reference : | Gazette of India , 1st July 1972 - No.87 - Pres/72 dated 23rd June 1972 |
 Mention in Despatches | | Sqn Ldr | Suraj Kumar Jha | 17445 F(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 15 Aug 99 | | Details : | Citation Not Available | | Reference : | |
| Mention in Despatches | | Sqn Ldr | Dhananjay Vishnu Wani | 18568 F(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 15 Aug 99 | | Details : | Citation Not Available | | Reference : | |
| Mention in Despatches | | Flt Lt | Ajay Devidas Purandre | 21526 F(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 15 Aug 99 | | Details : | Citation Not Available | | Reference : | |
| Mention in Despatches | | Flt Lt | Bijay Shankar Rana | 21844 F(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 15 Aug 99 | | Details : | Citation Not Available | | Reference : | |
| Mention in Despatches | | Flt Lt | Jawahar Pal Singh Bains | 22937 F(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 15 Aug 99 | | Details : | Citation Not Available | | Reference : | |
| Mention in Despatches | | MWO | Ajay Kumar Bhanja | 261823 OR | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 15 Aug 99 | | Details : | Citation Not Available | | Reference : | |
 Distinguished Flying Cross | | Sqn Ldr | Karun Krishna Majumdar | 1555 GD(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 10 Nov 42 | | Details : |  Early this year this officer commanded the squadron during its activities in Burma. He led two unescorted attacks on enemy airfields in Thailand and attacks in support of the army in Tennasserim; he also completed valuable reconnaissances during the retirement from Rangoon to the Prome positions. | | Reference : | London Gazette 35777 dated 10 Nov 1942, Page 4868 |
| Distinguished Flying Cross | | Sqn Ldr | Aspy Merwan Engineer | 1554 GD(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 10 Nov 42 | | Details : |  Citation Not Available | | Reference : | |
| Distinguished Flying Cross | | Sqn Ldr | Arjan Singh | 1577 GD(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 02 Jun 44 | | Details : |  This officer completed very many operational missions, involving flights over difficult country, often in bad weather. He has displayed outstanding leadership, great skill and courage, qualities which have been reflected in the high morale and efficiency of the squadron which has won much sucess. | | Reference : | London Gazette 36542 dated 2 June 44, Page 2534 |
| Distinguished Flying Cross | | Fg Offr | Anand Ramdas Pandit | 1707 GD(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 23 Jan 45 | | Details : |  Flying Officer Anand Ramdas Pandit while serving with No.1 (RIAF) Squadron during World War II, proved himself to be an accomplished tactical reconnaisance pilot and completed 169 sorties totalling 206 hours in 2 months. His outstanding daring and determination had been the cause of his bringing back very valuable information on most occassions. The photographs secured by him had been highly commended by the Fourteenth Army. His keenness and enthusiasm for operational flying was exemplarary.
For the above acts of gallantry he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Additional Citation: Flying Officer Pandit has completed a large number of operational sorties. Many of these have been flown during the monsoon period and over jungle covered mountainous terrain. He has, throughout, displayed the greatest enthusiasm and skill in his work as tactical reconnaissance pilot. His outstanding courage and determination have enabled him to secure valuable information and photographs. Notes: Public Record Office Air 2/9043 has citation drafted when he had flown 169 sorties (206 operational hours). | | Reference : | London Gazette 36905 dated 23 January 45, Page 527 (Citation Courtesy: Hugh Halliday) |
| Distinguished Flying Cross | | Fg Offr | Bollineni Ramachandra Rao | 1726 GD(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 23 Jan 45 | | Details : |  This officer has taken part in a large number of operational sorties. He is a skilful tactical reconnaissance pilot who has always displayed outstanding determination, gallantry and devotion to duty. He has achieved some excellent results and the fine photographs he has obtained have been of great value to the army. Notes: Public Record Office Air 2/9043 has citation drafted when he had flown 172 sorties (229 operational hours). | | Reference : | London Gazette 36905 dated 23 January 45, Page 527 (Citation Courtesy: Hugh Halliday) |
| Distinguished Flying Cross | | Fg Offr | Prem Sagar Gupta | 2335 GD(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 03 Apr 45 | | 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. | | Reference : | London Gazette 37012 dated 3 April 45, Page 1784. Citation in Air Ministry Bulletin 18150. (Citation Courtesy: Hugh Halliday) |
| Distinguished Flying Cross | | Fg Offr | Khemendra Nath Kak | 2004 GD(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 03 Apr 45 | | Details : |  Flying Officer Kak has accomplished his duties as tactical reconnaissance pilot with skill, courage and devotion to duty of a high order. He has achieved excellent results and brought back valuable information despite the monsoon weather and mountainous terrain. | | Reference : | London Gazette 37012 dated 3 April 45, Page 1784. Citation in Air Ministry Bulletin 18150. (Citation Courtesy: Hugh Halliday) |
| Distinguished Flying Cross | | Fg Offr | Minoo Nowsherwan Bulsara | 2364 GD(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 03 Apr 45 | | Details : | This officer s a keen, courageous and skillful pilot who has taken part in a large number of tactical reconnaissance sorties. Many of these have been flown during monsoon weather over mountainous terrain. He has, throughout, displayed a high standard of airmanship, which coupled with his courage and devotion to duty have enabled him to achieve many successes and obtain valuable information for the Army. | | Reference : | London Gazette 37012 dated 3 April 45, Page 1784. Citation in Air Ministry Bulletin 18150. (Citation Courtesy: Hugh Halliday) |
| Distinguished Flying Cross | | Sqn Ldr | Ramaswamy Rajaram | 1573 GD(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 17 Apr 45 | | Details : |  Citation Not Available | | Reference : | London Gazette 37036 dated 17 April 1945, Page 2026 Citation from Air Ministry Bulletin 18375 (Citation Courtesy: Hugh Halliday) |
| Distinguished Flying Cross | | Flt Lt | Hirendra Nath Chatterjee | 1620 GD(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 17 Aug 45 | | Details : |  Flight Lieutenant Chatterjee has completed a large number of operational sorties. An excellent flight commander and a determined and successful fighter reconnaissance pilot, he has flown on many difficult missions and brought back valuable information about the enemy and some outstanding photographs. | | Reference : | London Gazette 37228 dated 17 Aug 1945, Page 4188 Citation from Air Ministry Bulletin 19448. (Citation Courtesy: Hugh Halliday) |
| Distinguished Flying Cross | | Fg Offr | Narayan Khanderao Shitoley | 1841 GD(P) | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 17 Aug 45 | | Details : | Flying Officer Shitoley is a daring and courageous reconnaissance pilot. He has taken part in a large number of operational sorties and the information he has obtained has been of great value to the army. In addition he has secured many excellent photographs. This officer has always displayed praiseworthy skill and determination to complete his allotted task, often in the most adverse weather | | Reference : | London Gazette 37228 dated 17 Aug 1945, Page 4188 Citation from Air Ministry Bulletin 19448. (Citation Courtesy: Hugh Halliday) |
 Member of the Order of the British Empire | | Fg Offr | Harjinder Singh | 1963 ENG | Unit : 1 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 01 Jun 43 | | Details : |  Citation Not Available | | Reference : | |
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