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Air Vice Marshal Rajesh Isser
| Service No & Branch | 16968 F(P) | Stream :Helicopters |  | ||||||||||
| Date of Birth: -- --- ---- | Commissioned: 29 Dec 1982 | Course: 130 Course | |||||||||||
| Service End: | Retired on 30 Jun 2019 Superannuated | Nick Name : | |||||||||||
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| Dates | Rank | Unit | Location | Appointment | Photo |
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| 01 Jan 1994 - 01 Jan 1995 | Sqn Ldr | Flying Instructors School | Tambaram | Flying Instructor | |
| 17 May 1999 - 09 Jul 2001 | Wg Cdr | No.128 Helicopter Unit | Mohanbari | Commanding Officer | |
| 13 Jul 2003 - 12 Aug 2004 | Wg Cdr | 2004 Helicopter Squadron | Congo | Commanding Officer | |
| 01 Jul 2006 - 30 Sep 2007 | Gp Capt | 6 Tactical Air Center | Srinagar | Commanding Officer | |
| 29 Sep 2007 - 09 May 2010 | Gp Capt | Helicopter Training School | Hakimpet | Commanding Officer | |
| 10 May 2010 - 17 Dec 2012 | Air Cmde | Air Head Quarters | Delhi | Principal Director (Ops, Helicopters) | |
| 21 Dec 2012 - 30 Jun 2014 | Air Cmde | 21 Wing | Leh | Air Officer Commanding | |
| 02 Oct 2010 - | No.128 Helicopter Unit | Commodore Commandant | |||
| 27 Jun 2014 - 31 Dec 2015 | AVM | Advance HQ, Central Air Command | Lucknow | Air Officer Commanding | |
| 18 Jan 2016 - 30 Jun 2019 | AVM | Central Air Command | Allahabad | Senior Officer-in-charge Administration | |
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Awards and Decorations
Number of Awards: 2
| Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) | ||||
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| Wg Cdr | Rajesh Isser | 16968 F(P) | Award Date 11 Jun 2000 | Announced 15 Aug 2001 |
| Details : | Wing Commander Rajesh Isser (16968) Flying (Pilot) is commanding a helicopter unit in the Eastern Sector since 17 May 1999. On II Jun 2000, East Siang district was inundated by flash floods causing wide spread devastation. Three helicopters were launched {or the rescue task and Wg Cdr Isser was to coordinate these ops at Passighat. Wg Cdr Isser personally flew numerous missions and was able to evacuate 46 people from rooftop, treetop, small eroding islands and a capsized boat by rope ladders and winching. This involved hovering over the swirling and ferocious Siang River in poor visibility conditions and heavy rain. A total of 76 people were rescued from the swirling water. Thereafter, he searched for a capsized ferry, which was finally located after an hour of search. The ferry and Its 98 occupants were stuck In the middle of the river, with some of the passengers stuck waist deep in quick sand. He was personally responsible for rescuing 58 people, while others were rescued by the second helicopter pooled in for the task. With his untiring efforts he also coordinated relief operations in East Siang, Yinkiong and Annini district. A total of 2800 marooned people on either side of the Siang were rehabilitated to their homes between 12 Jun 2000 and 26 Jun 2000. He personally flew more than 70 sorties to evacuate more than 1600 persons cut off from their homes entailing operations from riverbeds, hillside and unprepared areas. On 24 Jun 2000 some survivors were spotted from a helicopter on a cut off island. Wg Cdr Isser took off within minutes of the SOS call and winched up 47 people to safety from the swirling waters of the Deopani River. This involved flying in a narrow valley, inclement weather and poor light conditions in late evening. For displaying exemplary professionalism, zeal and courage beyond the normal call of duty, the Hon'ble President Is pleased to award Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) to Wind Commander Raiesh Isser. | |||
| Unit : 128 HU | ||||
| Reference : Gazette of India dated 19th January 2002 - No.123-Pres/2001 dated 15th August 2001 & AFD 2002 Investiture Booklet | ||||
| Ati Vishist Seva Medal | ||||
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| Air Cmde | Rajesh Isser | 16968 F(P) | Award Date 26 Jan 2014 | Announced 26 Jan 2014 |
| Details : | Citation / Details Not Available | |||
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