Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, Param Vir Chakra — No. 18 Squadron, The Flying Bullets

Indian Air Force

Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, PVC

Flying Officer · No. 18 Squadron, The Flying Bullets

Param Vir Chakra
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Date of Birth

17 July 1945

Balidan Diwas

14 December 1971

Place of Supreme Sacrifice

Srinagar Airfield, Jammu and Kashmir

State of Origin

Ludhiana, Punjab

Service Number

10877 F(P)

Unit / Regiment

No. 18 Squadron, The Flying Bullets

War / Conflict

1971 Indo-Pakistan War

Biography

Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon displayed unmatched courage and skill while defending Srinagar Airfield during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He single-handedly engaged multiple enemy aircraft, protecting the airfield and inspiring his comrades before making the ultimate sacrifice.

Sources

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Ministry of DefenceIndian ArmyGallantry Awards

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