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What is Happening

A meeting of the War Decorated Trust was held on Thursday at Chandigarh. The following Trustees were present:

  • Brig Sant Singh, MVC** (in the Chair)
  • Brig NS Sandhu, MVC
  • Brig KS Chandpuri, MVC, VSM
  • Capt Reet MP Singh, VrC

Discussion centered around passing the audited accounts for the year 2012-2013 and the Scholarship Scheme of the Trust.

 

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Vir Chakra (VrC)
Awardee: Gp Capt Kalyan Kumar Dutta, VrC


Gazette Notification: 92 Pres/72,27-1-72
Operation: 1971 Cactus Lily
Date of Award: 17 Dec 1971

Citation:
During the operations against Pakistan in Dec. 1971 Squadron Leader Kalyan Kumar Dutta, as navigation leader of a Bomber Squadron, played a key role in the successful performance of the squadron. The entire missions and the route missions for the Squadron were meticulously carried out by him. In addition, as navigator to his Squadron Commander, he under took the most difficult and dangerous missions himself. On a special mission to an airfield by night, he executed some of the best and most accurate navigation at extremely low altitude of 100 to 200 feet above hilly terrain resulting in a successful first run attack over the runway.

Throughout, Squadron Leader Dutta displayed gallantry, professional skill and leadership of a high order.



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MVC : 219
VrC : 1317
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Air Force : 224
Army : 1249
BSF : 13
Civillian : 3
CRPF : 1
Navy : 67

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