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Wing Commander Amardeep Singh Gill

Service No & Branch 12944 F(P) Stream :Transport
Date of Birth: 06 Jul 1950 Commissioned: 22 Jan 1972 Course: 107 Course
Service End: Retired on 30 Sep 1993 Died on 25 Dec 2019 (69 Years age) Nick Name :
Qualifications Held :
Remarks :
Promotions Gazetted
Wg Cdr : 11 Mar 1991
Training and Other Courses Attended
38 NDA (Cadet) - 01 Jun 197020 LDMC (Wg Cdr) - 31 Mar 1990
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Awards and Decorations


Number of Awards: 1
 
Vayu Sena Medal
Wg CdrAmardeep Singh Gill12944 F(P)Award Date Announced 26 Jan 1990
Details :

Wing Commander Amardeep Singh Gill was commissioned in the flying branch in January 1972. He has 7300 hrs of accidentfree flying to his credit with the distinction of being the first Gajraj pilot to achieve 1000 hrs in this mighty jet. He flew over 900 hrs during his tenure of Aircrew Examining Board.

While undergoing IL-76 conversion abroad, Wg Cdr Gill put in dedicated effort in formulating the checklists and Standard Operating Procedures for operations of Gajraj aircraft in the new environment. His diligence beyond the call of duty made subsequent operations and training of pilots on IL-76 aircraft in India both productive and safe.

For his outstanding professionalism, dedication and selfless devotion to duty, the President is pleased to award Vayu Seva Medal to Wg Cdr Amardeep Singh Gill.

Unit : 44 Sqn
Reference : Gazette of India dated 12th May 1990 - No.38-Pres/90 dated 26th January 1990
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