Wing Commander Amar Jit Singh Sandhu VrC, VM (23 January 1933 – 24 September 1971) was an Indian Air Force officer and fighter pilot.[1][2] He was awarded the Vir Chakra and Vayusena medals. He is credited with shooting down a Pakistan Air Force North American F-86 Sabre in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.[3][4][5]
Amar Jit Singh Sandhu | |
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Nickname(s) | AJS Sandhu Kala Sandhu Ajax Sandhu Black Leader |
Born | Lyallpur, British India | 23 January 1933
Died | 24 September 1971 | (aged 38)
Allegiance | India |
Service | Indian Air Force |
Years of service | 1954 - 1971(Died in service) |
Rank | Wing Commander |
Service number | 4705 F(P) |
Commands | No. 23 Squadron, Gnat Unit |
Battles / wars | Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 |
Awards | Vir Chakra Vayu Sena Medal |
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