Vir Chakra | |||||
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Flt Lt | Parvez Rustom Jamasji 9834 F(P) | Unit : Aviation Research Center | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 72 | |
Details : | During the operations against Pakistan in December, 1971, Flight Lieutenant Parvez Rustom Jamasji was serving with a helicopter unit. His Helicopter flown by him was attacked twice by machine gun and twice by mortars. He showed great presence of mind and brought back his aircraft to the base. On one occasion his helicopter had engine failure over enemy position, but he brought it safely to a post within our territory. Throughout, Flight Lieutenant Parvez Rustom Jamasji displayed gallantry, professional skill and devotion to duty of a high order. | ||||
Reference: | Gazette of India , 29th July 1972 - No.92 - Pres/72 dated 18th July 1972 | ||||