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IAF, MoD pay tribute on 107th anniv| India News

IAF, MoD pay tribute on 107th anniv| India News

New Delhi, The Indian Air Force on Wednesday recalled the legacy of war hero Marshal Arjan Singh on his 107th birth anniversary, describing him as a symbol of exceptional leadership, courage and foresight, whose service to the nation continues to inspire generations of air warriors. Marshal Arjan Singh’s legacy continues to inspire generations: IAF, MoD pay tribute on 107th anniv An iconic figure in the country’s military history, Arjan Singh was the first and only officer of the Indian Air Force to be awarded the rank of Marshal in 2002. Born on April 15, 1919, at Lyallpur in undivided Punjab, his father, grandfather and great-grandfather had served in the cavalry. Singh led a fledgling IAF in the 1965 India-Pakistan war when he was in his 40s. He died in September 2017 at the age of 98. On Wednesday, the IAF and the Ministry of Defence paid homage to the officer and recalled his legacy and contribution to the nation. “On the 107th birth anniversary of Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh, DFC, #IAF pays …