Mehar Singh (IAF officer)
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Air Commodore Mehar Singh, MVC, DSO, (20 March 1915 – 11 March 1952) was a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force. He was affectionately known as 'Mehar Baba', a sobriquet coined by Aspy Engineer.[1][2] Considered a Legend of the IAF, he last served as the Air Officer Commanding No. 1 Operational Group.[3]
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Mehar Singh | |
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Nickname(s) | Mehar Baba |
Born | (1915-03-20)20 March 1915 Lyallpur, Punjab, British India |
Died | 11 March 1952(1952-03-11) (aged 36) Delhi, India |
Allegiance | British India (1936-1947) India (from 1947) |
Service/ | Royal Indian Air Force (1936-1947) Indian Air Force (1947-1952) |
Years of service | 1936 – 1948 |
Rank | Air Commodore |
Unit | No. 1 Squadron IAF |
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Battles/wars | World War II Indo-Pakistani War of 1947–1948 |
Awards | Maha Vir Chakra Distinguished Service Order |
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