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Wing Commander Sunil Kumar Chopra
| Service No & Branch | 5124 F(P) |  | |||||||
| Date of Birth: -- --- ---- | Commissioned: 01 Apr 1956 | Course: 68 Course | |||||||
| Service End: | Retired on 14 Sep 1992 | ||||||||
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| Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) | ||||
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| Fg Offr | Sunil Kumar Chopra | 5124 GD(P) | Award Date 29 Oct 1959 | Announced 15 Aug 1960 |
| Details : | On the 29th October 1959, Flying Officer Chopra displayed great presence of mind in skillfully maneuvering a Dakota aircraft of which one engine had to be feathered when in flight over most difficult mountain terrain. Although the aircraft was continuously losing height he managed to land it safely and thus saved the crew and the aircraft from certain disaster. His courage and skill when faced with a dangerous situation were in the best traditions of the Air Force. | |||
| Unit : 43 Sqn | ||||
| Reference : Gazette of India dated 20th August 1960 - No.47-Pres/60 dated 15th August 1960 | ||||
Accidents and Incidents: 1
| Date | Aircraft Type | Tail No | Pilot/Crew | Unit | Remarks |
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| 03 Feb 1962 | Dakota C-47 | HJ-883 | Flt Lt Sunil Kumar Chopra Flt Lt Viney Kapila | 43 Sqn | FL riverbed at Pulwa |
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