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About Atma Singh |
Atma Singh: Maj Gen Atma Singh (Retd) was commissioned in the Regiment of Artillery in 1955 and nominated for the Air OP Course in 1962. Later, he underwent the Flying Instructors Course. He commanded an artillery regiment, Air OP squadrons and artillery brigades. In 1982, he was posted as Brigadier Aviation to Army Headquarters.
Since 1975, he was involved in the ground work while preparing blueprints for the Army Headquarters regarding formation of Army Aviation, which finally resulted in the decision to form the Army Aviation. He also had an opportunity to visit France, Italy and the UK in this connection in 1984-85. Following the formation of Army Aviation on 1 November 1986, he became the first Additional Director General. Maj Gen Atma Singh (Retd) was awarded the Vir Chakra on 5 December 1971, for directing Hunter Fighters to the enemy tanks in the Battle of Longewala followed by an AVSM on 26 January 1987.
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