Chandan Singh (Air Vice Marshal)
Air Vice Marshal Chandan Singh, MVC, AVSM, VrC (18 August 1925 – 29 March 2020) was an Air Officer in the Indian Air Force. A highly decorated officer, Singh was awarded the Vir Chakra during the Sino-Indian War and the Maha Vir Chakra during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.
Chandan Singh MVC, AVSM, VrC | |
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| Born | 18 August 1925 Bagawas, Jodhpur State |
| Died | 29 March 2020 (aged 94) Jodhpur, Rajasthan |
| Allegiance | Jodhpur State (1941–1947) India (1947–1980) |
| Service/ | Jodhpur Lancers (1941–1947) Indian Air Force (1947–1980) |
| Rank | Air Vice Marshal |
| Commands held | Jorhat Air Force Station |
| Battles/wars | Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 Sino-Indian War |
| Awards | Maha Vir Chakra Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vir Chakra |
| Spouse(s) | Junu Kumari (m.1963) |
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