Prithi Singh
Air Marshal Prithi Singh PVSM, AVSM, VM & Bar, ADC was an officer of the Indian Air Force. He served as Air Officer Commanding in Chief (AOC-in-C), Western Air Command from 1 August 1988 to 30 April 1992. During his 40 years in the Indian Air Force, Singh flew about 102 different types of aircraft and their 120+ versions setting a record in IAF of flying most number of aircraft.
Prithi Singh | |
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| Born | 9 April 1934 Bapora, Haryana, India |
| Died | 16 October 2012 (aged 78) |
| Allegiance | India |
| Service/ | Indian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1 April 1953 - 30 April 1992 |
| Rank | Air Marshal |
| Service number | 4480 |
| Unit | No. 101 Squadron IAF |
| Commands held | No. 101 Squadron IAF Western Air Command Deputy Chief of Air Staff |
| Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vayu Sena Medal (Bar) Vayu Sena Medal |
| Alma mater | Mayo College National Defence College (India) Empire Test Pilots' School. UK Flying Instructors School (India) |
| Children | Air Marshal Vikram Singh (son) |
| Relations | Air Marshal Sandeep Singh (son-in-law) |
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