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Wing Commander Pushpendra Singh Nara
| Service No & Branch | 20478 F(P) |  | ||||||||
| Date of Birth: 08 Nov 1967 | Commissioned: 16 Dec 1989 | Course: 144 Course | ||||||||
| Service End: | Died in Service 30 Apr 2009 (42 Years age) Aircraft Accident | Nick Name : | ||||||||
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| Dates | Rank | Unit | Location | Appointment | Photo |
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| 24 Jul 2006 - | Wg Cdr | No.21 Squadron | Commanding Officer | ||
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Awards and Decorations
Number of Awards: 1
| Vayu Sena Medal (Devotion to Duty) | ||||
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| Wg Cdr | Pushpendra Singh Nara | 20478 F(P) | Award Date 26 Jan 2009 | Announced 26 Jan 2009 |
| Details : | Wing Commander Pushpendra Singh Nara (20478) Flying (Pilot) was commissioned as a Pilot in the Flying Branch on 16 Dec 1989. Presently he is the Commanding Officer of a Bison Squadron (Sqn) at frontline Air Base since 24 Jul 2006. He has held the appointment of Flight Commander of the Bison Flight along with Su-30 aircraft (ac) and done tenure as Directing Staff at Tactics and Air Combat Development Establishment. He has participated in various national and international exercises and has been instrumental in developing Beyond Visual Range Combat tactics for the Bison ac. Wg Cdr Nara is a Qualified Flying Instructor and a Fighter Combat Leader (FCL+) and stood first in the FCL course. He did Sqn Officers' Course in Malaysia where he was awarded with first position in academics. He was selected to judge the suitability of Algerian fighter pilots for FCL course. He is a highly experienced pilot with more than 2500 hours of accident! incident free flying on MiG-29, MiG-21 BIS, Bison and Trainer ac. He is also an alumnus of the prestigious Defence Services Staff College. As the CO, he has ensured that all pilots of the unit hold qualifications and ratings commensurate' with their experience and seniority. With his exemplary leadership qualities, he is able to strike a perfect balance between task accomplishment, flight safety and welfare. The unit was inspected by Directorate of Air Staff Inspection and his perseverance, ardor and exceptional leadership helped achieve the 'Average Plus' assessment for the Sqn in every field. The unit's above average performance in Aircrew Examining Board is also a testimony of his professional attitude. His achievements as a CO can be summed up by the fact that under his guidance the unit won the most coveted trophy of the 'Best Fighter Sqn in Western Air Command' for the year 2007. Wg Cdr Nara's decision-making abilities, level of staff work, command and control are of exceptional order. Despite his demanding appointment as a CO of a Fighter Sqn, he is ever willing to take on any additional service commitment and accomplish it with enthusiasm. For exceptional devotion to duty, Hon'ble President is pleased to award 'Vayu Sena Medal' to Wing Commander Pushpendra Singh Nara. | |||
| Unit : 21 Sqn | ||||
| Reference : Air Force Day Booklet | ||||
Accidents and Incidents: 1
| Date | Aircraft Type | Tail No | Pilot/Crew | Unit | Remarks |
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| 30 Apr 2009 | Sukhoi Su-30 MKI | SB-021 | Wg Cdr Siddharth Vishwas Munje Wg Cdr Pushpendra Singh Nara + | 30 Sqn | Cr in Rajasthan afte |
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