Service No & Branch | 4954 AE(M) (Orig: ARMT) | No Image Available | ||||||||||||||||
Date of Birth: 16 Aug 1932 | Commissioned: 04 Apr 1955 | Course: 10 DEO Course | ||||||||||||||||
Service End: | Retired on 31 Aug 1988 Superannuated Died on 21 May 2021 (89 Years age) | Nick Name : | ||||||||||||||||
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Dates | Rank | Unit | Location | Appointment | Photo |
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13 Feb 1980 - 21 Sep 1983 | Gp Capt | 4 Base Repair Depot | Kanpur | Commanding Officer | |
- | AVM | Eastern Air Command | Shillong | Senior Maintenance Staff Officer | |
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Vayu Sena Medal | ||||
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Sqn Ldr | Thittanimuttam Krishnaswamy Seshachari | 4954 AE(M) | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 1972 |
Details : | Squadron Leader Thittanimuttam Krishnaswamy Seshachari was commissioned in the Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical) Branch of the Indian Air Force in April, 1955. During the operations against Pakistan in December, 1971, Squadron Leader Thittanimuttam Krishnaswamy Seshachari was serving as the Senior Armament Officer of an Operational Wing. He took over control of Squadron Armament work in addition to his normal duties. It was lately due to him that the Squadron was able to achieve a high rate of success in the operational sorties. He reduced the turnĂ‚Âround time of aircraft to a considerable extent and by intelligent analysis the bomb hang ups were reduced to virtually zero. He made significant contributions towards armament modifications and trials for carriage and launching of special stores from aircraft and thus considerably improved the operational capability of the Bomber aircraft. Throughout, Squadron Leader Thittanimuttam Krishnaswamy Seshachari displayed professional skill, organising ability and devotion to duty. | |||
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Reference : Gazette of India dated 7th October 1972 - No.108 - Pres/72 dated 23rd September 1972 |
Ati Vishist Seva Medal | ||||
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Gp Capt | Thittanimuttam Krishnaswamy Seshachari | 4954 AEM | Award Date 26 Jan 1984 | Announced 26 Jan 1984 |
Details : | Group Captain Thittanimuttam Krishnaswamy Seshachari, VM (4954) was commissioned in the Air Force in 1955. He has held several important assignments both in the field and staff. For his high sense of dedication and devotion to duty during Indo-Pak war in 1971, he was awarded Vayu Seva Medal by the President. He was commended by the Chief of the Air Staff for his significant contribution toward the operational readiness of all units under South Western Air Command when this officer was its Command Engineering Officer. Since 01 Apr 80 Group Captain TK Seshachari has been commanding one of major Base Repair Depot. Under his exemplary and dynamic leadership, the Base Repair Depot has not only achieved various authorized and special urgent operational tasks but also made rapid strides forward for taking up new and sophisticated tasks of aero engine overhaul, aviation rotables and ground equipment design manufacture and overhaul. He laid special emphasis on indigenisation and self reliance and exploited all the resources and expertise of the depot to develop and fabricate many new ranges of spares which not only overcame production stops but also saved considerable foreign exchange. He systematized all the repair lines in a very efficient manner to ensure a steady and reliable output of aero engines and other equipment in a time bound programme. The depot has achieved a proud record of turning out 200 Viper and Type-31 engine during his steward. By his exemplary leadership, achievement and exceptional devotion and dedication to the service, Group Captain Thittanimuttam Krishnaswamy Seshachari, VM has rendered distinguished service of an exceptional order. | |||
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Reference : GoI19840126 |