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Dilbagh Singh: Air Chief Marshal Dilbagh Singh PVSM, AVSM, VM (Retd) was commissioned in the Indian Air Force in 1944 and was assigned to No.1 Squadron, flying Hurricanes. He participated in the operation during the Pakistani invasion of Kashmir in 1947, flying the famous Spitfire fighters from Srinagar against Pakistani forces. For his exceptional courage and performance in war, he was Mentioned-in-Dispatches. He was specially selected to take over command of No. 1 Squadron, being re-equipped with Mystere IVA aircraft in 1956.
In 1965, Dilbagh Singh was appointed Deputy Director (Weapons) at Air Headquarters. On promotion to the rank of Group Captain, he served at Halwara AFB. During 1971 War against Pakistan, Dilbagh Singh was the commanding officer of Lohegaon AFB, near Pune. His outstanding performance in war and peace led to his appointment as Senior Air Staff Officer in Western Air Command in 1976. In 1978, he rose to the rank of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of Western Air Command. He was awarded the Vayu Sena Medal and later the Param Vishist Seva Medal for distinguished service to the Air Force and the nation.
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