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Squadron Leader Subramanian Srinivasa Rathnam
| Service No & Branch | 6010 F(P) |  | |||||||
| Date of Birth: -- --- ---- | Commissioned: 15 Dec 1960 | Course: 78 Course | Entry Mode : NCC | ||||||
| Service End: | Retired on 30 Nov 1977 Released to Air India | ||||||||
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| Dates | Rank | Unit | Location | Appointment | Photo |
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| 13 Jan 1976 - 22 Dec 1976 | Sqn Ldr | No.171 Flight | Hindon | Commanding Officer | |
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Awards and Decorations
Number of Awards: 1
| Vayu Sena Medal | ||||
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| Sqn Ldr | Subramanian Srinivasa Rathnam | 6010 F(P) | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 1973 |
| Details : | Squadron Leader Subramaniam Srinivasa Rathnam was posted to Air Headquarters Communication Squadron in August 1966 and has since flown 2400 hours. Prior to his joining this unit he had flown over 3000 hours in five vears, of which 2000 hours were over NEFA aittd Naga hills area. Apart from his outstanding keenness for flying, he proved his professional ability by obtaining 'A' transport category and check Pilot's endorsement on CARIBOU aircraft when he had only 4 years of total service. On posting to Air Headquarters Communication Squadron, he began conversion on to a type of aircraft he had not flown previously. He was the first pilot selected for conversion on TU 124 aircraft and has since obtained 'A' transport category on this type also. He has flown over 6200 hours in his service career. Throughout, Squadron Leader Subramaniam Srinivasa Rathnam displayed courage and devotion to duty. | |||
| Unit : AHQ Comm Sqn | ||||
| Reference : Gazette of India dated 23rd March 1974 - No.34 - Pres/74 dated 26th January 1973 | ||||
Accidents and Incidents: 1
| Date | Aircraft Type | Tail No | Pilot/Crew | Unit | Remarks |
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| 01 Jan 1964 | Caribou DHC-4 | BM-772 | Fg Offr Subramanian Srinivasa Rathnam Fg Offr Tiwari | 33 Sqn | DNE. crash landed at |
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