Service No & Branch | 5671 F(P) (Orig: GD(P)) | Stream :Fighters | ![]() | |||||||||||
Date of Birth: 03 Dec 1936 | Commissioned: 07 Feb 1959 | Course: 74 Course | ||||||||||||
Service End: | Retired on 31 Dec 1990 Superannuated Died on 30 Apr 2021 (85 Years age) | Nick Name : | ||||||||||||
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Dates | Rank | Unit | Location | Appointment | Photo |
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- 01 Dec 1971 | Sqn Ldr | No.101 Squadron | Squadron Pilot | ||
17 Nov 1976 - 02 May 1979 | Wg Cdr | No.221 Squadron | Commanding Officer | ||
09 Jan 1982 - 03 Jul 1984 | Gp Capt | Tactics and Combat Development Establishment | Jamnagar | Commandant | |
05 Feb 1986 - 17 Feb 1988 | Air Cmde | 11 Wing | Tezpur | Air Officer Commanding | |
28 Jul 1990 - 31 Dec 1990 | Air Cmde | Southern Air Command | Trivandrum | Air-I | |
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Vir Chakra | ||||
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Sqn Ldr | Ashok Prataprao Shinde | 5671 F(P) | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 1972 |
Details : | During the operations against Pakistan in December, 1971, Squadron Leader Ashok Prataprao Shinde was serving as Senior Pilot in a Fighter Squadron. He led a number of ground attack missions in support of our troops. On two occasions he was responsible to rescue our trapped battalions by blunting the advance of enemy armour in Chamb Jaurian Sector. With utter disregard to his personal safety he led this formation in a determined and fearless attack knocking out 7 enemy tanks and 27 vehicles despite heavy anti aircraft fire. This action of his bad a decisive effect in relieving enemy presence on our ground forces in this sector. Throughout, Squadron Leader Ashok Prataprao Shinde displayed gallantry, determination and leadership of a high order. | |||
Unit : 101 Sqn | ||||
Reference : Gazette of India , 29th July 1972 - No.92 - Pres/72 dated 18th July 1972 |
Vayu Sena Medal | ||||
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Sqn Ldr | Ashok Prataprao Shinde | 5671 F(P) | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 1974 |
Details : | Squadron Leader Ashok Prataprao Shinde has been flying fighter aircraft continuously since 1959. He has flown 2331 hours on jet aircraft, out of which 635 hours are on a supersonic type of aircraft. On the 8th May, 1965, while he was flying a Toofani aircraft, the engine flamed out. He displayed great courage and airmanship in successfully executing a dead stick landing. He stood first in the Pilot Attack Instructors course. He passed with an excellent grade while undergoing on a supersonic aircraft abroad. Due to his efforts, his Squadron emerged as the best in close Air Support competition held by his Command in 1972. Throughout, Squadron Leader Ashok Prataprao Shinde displayed courage, professional skill and devotion to duty in the best traditions of the Air Force. | |||
Unit : 101 Sqn | ||||
Reference : Gazette of India dated 6th July 1974 - No.85 - Pres/74 dated 26th January 1974 |