 Vayu Sena Medal (Devotion to Duty) | | Wg Cdr | Ravi Khanna | 18565 F(P) | Unit : 6 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 05 | | Details : |  Wing Commander Ravi Khanna (18565) Flying (Pilot) was commissioned on 06 Dec 1986. He was posted as Commanding Officer of a Fighter Squadron with effect from 23 Jul 2003.
Wg Cdr Khanna was a thorough professional and he led his squadron competently. Under his leadership the unit not only accomplished all assigned tasks to perfection, it also set an example for others to emulate. During Eklavya 2003, the Squadron bagged five trophies out of a total seven and was adjudged overall best in the gunnery meet. The Squadron came first in three team events of which he led one and participated in another. It was also declared as the best Fighter Squadron in the Indian Air Force.
As Commanding Officer of the unit, he had taken the Squadron to participate in the prestigious exercise Vayu Shakti?04'. On 26 Feb 04, he was authorized to fly as No. 3 in a four aircraft formation that was to drop 1000 pound retarded bomb over Pokhran Range as part of a battle inoculation exercise. During the mission, after release, the bomb exploded in air very close to the aircraft causing the aircraft to disintegrate, resulting in fatal injuries to Wg Cdr Khanna. Throughout his tenure as Squadron Commander, he insisted on maintaining the unit at a high level of professional standard.
For his exceptional devotion to duty, the Hon'ble President is pleased to award Vayu Sena Medal to Wing Commander Ravi Khanna (Posthumously). | | Reference : | Air Force Day 2005 Investiture Booklet |
 Vayu Sena Medal | | Wg Cdr | C A Dalton | 12430 F(P) | Unit : 6 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 91 | | Details : | Citation Not Available | | Reference : | |
| Vayu Sena Medal | | Gp Capt | Chandra Kant Krishnatri | 7697 F(P) | Unit : 6 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 91 | | Details : |  Citation Not Available | | Reference : | |
| Vayu Sena Medal | | Flt Lt | Rudra Krishna Bishnoi | 9533 F(P) | Unit : 6 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 72 | | Details : | No 6 Connies | | Reference : | Gazette of India : No.108 - Pres/72 dated 23rd September 1972 |
| Vayu Sena Medal | | Wg Cdr | Keshav Dev Kanagat | 4433 F(P) | Unit : 6 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 72 | | Details : | OC,No6 Connie Sqn, Pune | | Reference : | Gazette of India : No.108 - Pres/72 dated 23rd September 1972 |
| Vayu Sena Medal | | WO | Satnam Singh Walia | 400498 OR | Unit : 6 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 71 | | Details : | No 6 Connies | | Reference : | Gazette of India : No.53 - Pres/71 dated 26th January 1971 |
 Mention in Despatches | | Sgt | Thippanna Kothamangalam Muthanna | 208808 OR | Unit : 6 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 66 | | Details : | Flight Gunner | | Reference : | Gazette of India , 5th November 1966 - No.77 - Pres/66 dated 27th October 1966 |
| Mention in Despatches | | Sgt | Rabindra Nath Sen | 400342 OR | Unit : 6 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 66 | | Details : | Flight Gunner | | Reference : | Gazette of India , 5th November 1966 - No.77 - Pres/66 dated 27th October 1966 |
 Distinguished Service Order | | Sqn Ldr | Mehar Singh | 1559 GD(P) | Unit : 6 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 28 Mar 44 | | Details : |  Sqn Ldr Mehar Singh, DSO. IND/1559 : This officer has completed a very large number of operations, and has displayed great skill, courage and determination. He is a most inspiring leader, whose example has been reflected in the fine fighting spirit of the squadron. This officer has rendered most valuable service. | | Reference : | London Gazette 36443 dated 24 March 1944. Page 1443 (Courtesy Hugh Halliday) |
 Distinguished Flying Cross | | Fg Offr | David Gordon Bhore | 1637 GD(P) | Unit : 6 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 01 Aug 44 | | Details : | This officer has completed many sorties, achieving some excellent photographic work. On two occasions he has been forced to return to base through attacks by enemy fighters, but immediately the enemy had been driven off he returned to complete his operation. Throughout all his operations he has shown great determination to get through to his target and owing to his thoroughness, has brought back valuable information for the army units. Notes: Public Record Office Air 2/9633 has citation drafted when he had flown 113 sorties (151 operational hours) as pilot. | | Reference : | London Gazette published on the 11 August 1944 (Citation Courtesy: Hugh Halliday) |
| Distinguished Flying Cross | | Flt Lt | Jagdish Chandra Verma | 1646 GD(P) | Unit : 6 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 01 Aug 44 | | Details : | During a short period, this officer has completed a large number of operational missions, showing great courage and coolness. On one occasion his aircraft was badly damaged by enemy machine gun fire. Flying Officer Varma displayed outstanding skill and presence of mind in flying the aircraft safely to base. In February 1944, he was engaged in combat with two enemy fighters and attacked them successfully, damaging one and causing the other to break off the attack. He has always shown a keen desire to engage the enemy and has set a fine example to other officers. Notes: Public Record Office Air 2/9633 has citation drafted when he had flown 109 sorties (133 operational hours) as a pilot. | | Reference : | London Gazette published on the 11 August 1944 (Citation Courtesy: Hugh Halliday) |
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