Air Marshal Pankaj M Sinha Takes Over As Chief of IAF's Western Command

Air Marshal Pankaj M Sinha Takes Over As Chief of IAF's Western Command

Daily Current Affairs / Air Marshal Pankaj M Sinha Takes Over As Chief of IAF's Western Command

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: January 03 2023

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Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha took over the command of the Western Air Command (WAC).
An experienced fighter pilot Air Marshal Sinha has more than 4500 hours of flying experience.
Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha succeeds Air Marshal S Prabhakaran who superannuated on 31 December 2022 after putting in more than 39 years of distinguished service in the IAF.
He is an alumnus of the prestigious Defence Services Staff College, Wellington.
He is the Commodore Commandant of a premier fighter Sqn and was Director General Air Operations at Air Headquarters prior to taking over the present appointment.
The Air Officer is a recipient of ‘Vishist Seva Medal’ and ‘Ati Vishist Seva Medal.

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