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On Wings of Courage

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · English

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About Air Force Marshal Arjan Singh

  • Born on April 15, 1919, in Lyalpur (now Faisalabad, Pakistan)
  • Only officer to attain the rank of Marshal in the Indian Air Force
  • Equivalent to the Army's five-star Field Marshal rank
2

Military Career and Achievements

  • Selected for Empire Pilot training at RAF Cranwell in 1938 at age 19
  • First assignment: flying Westland Wapiti biplanes in North-Western Frontier Province
  • Promoted to Squadron Leader in 1944 at age 25
3

1965 Indo-Pak War Leadership

  • Successfully led young IAF during 1965 Indo-Pak war
  • Denied success to better-equipped Pakistani Air Force with American support
  • Led IAF with courage, determination, and professional skill
4

Post-Retirement Roles and Honors

  • Retired from IAF in August 1969
  • Accepted Ambassadorship to Switzerland after retirement
  • Served as Lieutenant Governor of Delhi (December 1989 to December 1990)

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The first and only Indian AirSingh led the Indian Air ForceA prestigious military decoration awardedThe chapter traces Singh's career progressionUnder Singh's leadership

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