Former Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Harjeet Singh Arora passes away

Former Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Harjeet Singh Arora passes away

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Category : Obituaries Published on: January 26 2023

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  • Former Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Harjeet Singh Arora passed away at the age of 61.
  • Air Marshal Harjeet Singh Arora (Retd.) superannuated on June 30, 2021.
  • Air Marshal Harjit Singh Arora was commissioned into the Indian Air Force in December 1981 as a fighter pilot. 
  • He had over 2600 hours of flying experience on MiG-21, MiG-29. Arora has commanded a MiG-21 Squadron as a Group Captain in the South Western Sector and subsequently the Air Defense Direction Centre. 
  • He has also commanded 45 Squadron as Wing Commander.
  • In his career spanning over 38 years, Arora was awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in January 2011 and the Param Vishisht Seva Medal in January 2020.
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