Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh was remembered here on his 105th birth anniversary for his professional competence, leadership and strategic vision.
The Southern Air Command (SAC) of the Indian Air Force observed the birth anniversary by organising sporting events, lectures and presentations at all units under SAC.
IAF personnel along with their families participated in the events.
Arjan Singh was born on April 15, 1919. He joined the Air Force at the age of 19. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) in 1944 for displaying outstanding leadership, skill and courage in the Burma Campaign during World War II, the SAC said in a statement.
During his career, he flew more than 60 types of different aircraft. On August 1, 1964, he took over as the Chief of Air Staff in the rank of Air Marshal and served till 1969. The Government of India conferred the rank of the Marshal of Indian Air Force to Arjan Singh in January 2002 making him the first and only ‘Five Star’ rank officer with the Air Force.
Arjan Singh passed away on September 16, 2017.
