Service No & Branch | 4023 F(P) (Orig: GD(P)) | Stream :Fighters | |||||||||||||||||
Date of Birth: 03 Aug 1930 | Commissioned: 19 Jan 1951 | Course: 54 Course | |||||||||||||||||
Service End: | Retired on 31 Jul 1988 Resigned Died on 21 Sep 2020 (90 Years age) | Flying Hours : 4701 | Nick Name : | ||||||||||||||||
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Remarks : | Resigned on being superceded for the post of Chief of Air Staff | ||||||||||||||||||
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Air Mshl |
Dates | Rank | Unit | Location | Appointment | Photo |
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28 Aug 1949 - 19 Jan 1951 | Flt Cdt | No.1 Air Force Academy | Ambala | Trainee | |
19 Jan 1951 - 05 Jun 1951 | Plt Offr | Conversion Training Unit | Ambala | Trainee | |
15 Jun 1951 - 26 Oct 1952 | Plt Offr | No.10 Squadron | Squadron Pilot | ||
18 Mar 1953 - 31 Jul 1955 | Fg Offr | No.2 Air Force Academy | Jodhpur | Flying Instructor | |
01 Aug 1955 - 07 Feb 1956 | Fg Offr | No.2 Air Force College | Jodhpur | Flying Instructor | |
14 Feb 1956 - 27 May 1957 | Fg Offr | 1 Ground Training School | Jalahalli | ||
28 May 1957 - 15 Dec 1958 | Flt Lt | No.51 (Auxiliary AF) Squadron | Delhi | Squadron Pilot | |
16 Dec 1958 - 12 Sep 1960 | Flt Lt | Jet Training Wing | Hakimpet | Flying Instructor | |
13 Sep 1960 - 19 Oct 1960 | Flt Lt | No.52 (Auxiliary AF) Squadron | Delhi | Squadron Pilot | |
20 Oct 1960 - 11 Jul 1961 | Flt Lt | 11 Signal Unit | |||
12 Jul 1961 - 15 Jul 1962 | Flt Lt | 16 Signal Unit | |||
15 Jul 1962 - 08 Mar 1964 | Sqn Ldr | No.24 Squadron | Commanding Officer | ||
17 Mar 1964 - 22 Feb 1966 | Sqn Ldr | No.17 Squadron | Flight Commander | ||
23 Feb 1966 - 15 May 1966 | Wg Cdr | 15 Wing | Bareilly | Officer in Charge Flying | |
16 May 1966 - 15 Sep 1967 | Wg Cdr | No.24 Squadron | Commanding Officer | ||
21 Sep 1967 - 27 Nov 1967 | Wg Cdr | USSR | USSR | Su-7 Conversion | |
10 Jan 1968 - 10 Mar 1968 | Wg Cdr | No.26 Squadron | Adampur | Commanding Officer | |
21 Mar 1968 - 25 Jun 1969 | Wg Cdr | Western Air Command | Delhi | Ops 1 | |
26 Jun 1969 - 15 Feb 1972 | Wg Cdr | No.15 Squadron | Bagdogra | Commanding Officer | |
01 Mar 1972 - 02 Apr 1974 | Gp Capt | 11 Wing | Tezpur | Station Commander | |
03 Apr 1974 - 11 Aug 1974 | Gp Capt | USSR | USSR | Pechora Course | |
12 Aug 1974 - 30 Jun 1975 | Gp Capt | Nucleus Unit | |||
01 Jul 1975 - 14 Mar 1976 | Gp Capt | Air Head Quarters | Delhi | JD (Tech Ops) | |
15 Mar 1976 - 23 Dec 1977 | Air Cmde | 1 Wing | Srinagar | Air Officer Commanding | |
30 Dec 1978 - 09 Jan 1981 | Air Cmde | Western Air Command | Delhi | Air-I | |
09 Jan 1981 - 31 Oct 1984 | AVM | South Western Air Command | Jodhpur | Senior Air Staff Officer | |
27 Nov 1984 - 21 Aug 1985 | Air Marshal | PSO: Personnel, Air HQ | Delhi | Air Officer-in-Charge Personnel | |
22 Aug 1985 - 31 Jul 1988 | Air Marshal | Western Air Command | Delhi | Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief | |
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Vir Chakra | ||||
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Wg Cdr | Man Mohan Singh | 4023 F(P) | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 1973 |
Details : | Wing Commander (now Group Captain) Man Mohan Singh was commissioned in the Indian Air Force in January 1951. During the India-Pakistan conflict of December, 1971, he was in command of an Operational Fighter Squadron in the Eastern Sector. His squadron flew 110 sorties in Bangladesh in close support and anti-shipping roles and met all its operational commitments without damage to any of its aircraft. He personally led 19 sorties and successfully engaged enemy defence positions, gun boats and ships despite heavy ground fire. When the heliborne operations across the Maghana river commenced, his squadron provided very effective air cover for the successful completion of the task. In addition, the squadron provided valuable support to the Army in Agartala Sector inspite of the fact that the aircraft had to operate from a short runway at Agartala. Throughout the operations, he displayed courage and devotion to duty of a high order. | |||
Unit : 15 Sqn | ||||
Reference : Gazette of India , 16th June 1973 - No.37 - Pres/73 dated 26th January 1973 |
Ati Vishist Seva Medal | ||||
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Gp Capt | Man Mohan Singh | 4023 F(P) | Award Date 26 Jan 1975 | Announced 26 Jan 1975 |
Details : | Group Captain Man Mohan Singh was commissioned in the Indian Air Force in January 1951. He has held with distinction, many important flying appointments including the Command of fighter Squadrons and an operational flying station. He was awarded Vir Chakra for his acts of gallantry during the Indo-Pak Conflict, 1971. While commanding a Fighter Station, he set to work with commendable energy and perseverance in the face of numerous difficulties and brought his Squadrons to a high state of offensive preparedness. His dynamic leadership, personal endeavour and persistent efforts, have paid rich dividends. A Pilot of outstanding calibre, his unflagging zeal and understanding have earned an excellent interÂÂservice support and coÂÂoperation. By his outstanding leadership in flying, administrative and technical preparations he has brought his Wing to a very high level of combat efficiency. Throughout, Group Captain Man Mohan Singh has rendered distinguished service of an exceptional order. | |||
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Reference : GoI19750126 |