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Marshal of IAF Arjan Singh dead
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Marshal of Indian Air Force Arjan Singh, who was admitted to Army Hospital (R&R) here after a suspected massive heart attack and in a critical condition, passed away late on Saturday, a Defence official said.
New Delhi: Marshal of Indian Air Force Arjan Singh, who was admitted to Army Hospital (R&R) here after a suspected massive heart attack and in a critical condition, passed away late on Saturday, a Defence official said.
He was 98. Appointed Chief of Air Staff on August 1, 1964, Arjan Singh led the Indian Air Force effectively in the 1965 war with Pakistan, leading the air operations that pushed back the enemy offensive. He retired in 1969.
In recognition of his services, he was conferred the rank of Marshal of the Air Force in January 2002, making him the first and the only 5-star rank officer with the IAF.
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