Service No & Branch | 6528 F(P) (Orig: GD(P)) | Stream :Fighters | ![]() | ||||||||||||||
Date of Birth: -- --- ---- | Commissioned: 26 May 1962 | Course: 81 Course | |||||||||||||||
Service End: | Retired on 30 Apr 2002 Superannuated | Nick Name : Frisky | |||||||||||||||
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![]() Air Cmde |
Dates | Rank | Unit | Location | Appointment | Photo |
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31 Aug 1977 - 17 Mar 1980 | Wg Cdr | No.7 Squadron | Chandigarh | Commanding Officer | |
04 Jul 1984 - 03 Jan 1986 | Gp Capt | Tactics and Combat Development Establishment | Jamnagar | Commandant | |
15 Oct 1987 - 22 Jan 1989 | Air Cmde | Air Head Quarters | Delhi | Director, Offensive Operations | |
23 Jan 1989 - 11 Jan 1991 | Air Cmde | 9 Wing | Halwara | Air Officer Commanding | |
27 Apr 1992 - 05 Mar 1995 | Air Cmde | High Commission of India, United Kingdom | London | Air Advisor | |
06 Mar 1995 - 26 Feb 1996 | AVM | Air Head Quarters | Delhi | Director, Personnel Officers | |
14 Jun 1995 - | No.7 Squadron | Commodore Commandant | |||
01 Jan 1996 - 10 Apr 1996 | AVM | PSO: Personnel, Air HQ | Delhi | Air Officer-in-Charge Personnel | |
11 Apr 1996 - 30 Sep 1999 | Air Marshal | PSO: Personnel, Air HQ | Delhi | Air Officer-in-Charge Personnel | |
01 Oct 1999 - 31 Jul 2000 | Air Marshal | Central Air Command | Allahabad | Senior Air Staff Officer | |
06 Jun 2000 - 30 Apr 2002 | Tactics and Combat Development Establishment | Commodore Commandant | |||
01 Aug 2000 - 30 Apr 2002 | Air Marshal | Central Air Command | Allahabad | Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief | |
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Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) | ||||
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Flt Lt | Vinod Kumar Verma | 6528 GD(P) | Award Date 10 Sep 1965 | Announced 26 Jan 1966 |
Details : | On 10th September, 1965, a formation of Mystere aircraft took off for an operational mission on the western border. When the formation reached the target area, a larger number of enemy tanks were spotted and intensive anti-aircraft fire was encountered. Despite a concentrated barrage and against heavy odds, attacks were carried out. No. 1's aircraft was severely hit during an attack and Nos. 1 and 2 returned to base. Nos. 3 and 4 went in for a second attack. Although his aircraft was hit, Flight Lieutenant Verma continued the attack, along with No.3. The emergency and auxillary Servo system of Flight Lieutenant Verma's aircraft were damaged and both system pressure dropped to zero. He brought the damaged aircraft back to base with the main system pressure dropping even this went to zero just before touch down. Flight Lieutenant Vinod Kumar Verma showed courage, determination and professional skill of a high order. | |||
Unit : 1 Sqn | ||||
Reference : Gazette of India dated 12th February 1966 - No.14-Pres/66 dated 1st January 1966 |
Param Vishist Seva Medal | ||||
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Air Marshal | Vinod Kumar Verma | 6528 F(P) | Award Date 26 Jan 1999 | Announced 26 Jan 1999 |
Details : | Air Marshal Vinod Kumar Verma AVSM VM was commissioned in Indian Air Force as a Fighter Pilot on 26 May 1962. In 36 years of his distinguished service career he has had the distinction of Commanding a premier Fighter Squadron and subsequently an Operational Fighter Base. He has flown various types of front line fighter aircraft, which include Jaguar, MiG-29 and Mirage-2000. The Air officer is a Graduate of the National Defence College and has held a number of Command and Staff Appointments. He was one of the founder members of the prestigious Tactical Air Combat Development Establishment (TACDE) where he has served as Commandant. He was Air Advisor at the Indian High Commission in UK. He was awarded Vayu Sena Medal in 1965 Indo-Pak conflict and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 1989 for his distinguished services. His vast reservoir of knowledge and professionalism were amply displayed during his staff tenures as Director Offensive Ops and Director Personnel Officers as well as during the diplomatic assignment at UK. Air Mshl VK Verma was appointed Air Officer In Charge Personnel in Apr 96. He is responsible for all aspects of Personnel Planning, Induction, Training and Education. He has discharged all these functions with distinction. He took over as chairman of the Principal Personnel Officers Committee (PPOC) in Mar 98 and has been responsible for coordinating action on all Inter Service/ Tri Service issues. Air Mshl VK Verma AVSM VM has thus rendered distinguished service of the most exceptional order. | |||
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Reference : GoI19990126 |
Date | Aircraft Type | Tail No | Pilot/Crew | Unit | Remarks |
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18 Mar 1974 | MiG-21 U | U-459 | Sqn Ldr Vinod Kumar Verma Sqn Ldr Janak Pratap Singh | TACDE | FL after engine flam |