Service No & Branch | 5795 F(P) (Orig: GD(P)) | Stream :Fighters | ![]() | ||||||||||||
Date of Birth: -- --- ---- | Commissioned: 19 Dec 1959 | Course: 76 Course | |||||||||||||
Service End: | Retired on 31 Mar 1996 Superannuated | Nick Name : | |||||||||||||
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Dates | Rank | Unit | Location | Appointment | Photo |
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01 Aug 1974 - | Sqn Ldr | No.8 Squadron | Pune | Flight Commander | |
07 Jun 1977 - 02 Feb 1981 | Wg Cdr | No.18 Squadron | Srinagar | Commanding Officer | |
01 Aug 1986 - 22 Jan 1989 | Air Cmde | 5 Wing | Kalaikunda | Air Officer Commanding | |
03 Aug 1990 - 31 Mar 1996 | No.18 Squadron | Commodore Commandant | |||
07 Jan 1991 - 26 Nov 1991 | Air Cmde | Air Head Quarters | Delhi | Director, Offensive Operations | |
06 Dec 1991 - 12 Nov 1993 | AVM | National Defence Academy | Khadakvasla | Deputy Commandant & Chief Instructor | |
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Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) | ||||
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Wg Cdr | Kamal Khanna | 5795 F(P) | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 1979 |
Details : | Wing Commander Kamal Khanna was detailed on the 12th August, 1977, to carry out engine check on a Gnat aircraft. While carrying out aerobatics, he noticed that Jet Pipe Temperature was high. He decided to return to base. While returning, he experienced buffeting of the nose, revolutions per minute unwinding and JPT going up against the stop. This engine failure was coupled with hydraulic failure and oil pressure dolls eye turning white. Despite so many emergencies, Wing Commander Kamal Khanna kept cool and decided to force land the aircraft on the airfield instead of ejecting. He handled this serious emergency with utmost competence and landed the aircraft safely. In this action Wing Commander Kamal Khanna displayed exemplary courage, professional skill and devotion to duty of an exceptional order. | |||
Unit : 18 Sqn | ||||
Reference : Gazette of India dated 19th January 1980 - No.7- Pres/80 dated 26th January 1979 |
Date | Aircraft Type | Tail No | Pilot/Crew | Unit | Remarks |
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29 Oct 1980 | Ajeet | Wg Cdr Kamal Khanna | 18 Sqn | Cr 55 km at Bandipur |