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101st birthday of Marshal of the Air Force, Arjan Singh - A much loved legend!
Sharing some photos of his from my collection, sourced from here and there on the www
101st birthday of Marshal of the Air Force, Arjan Singh - A much loved legend!
Sharing some photos of his from my collection, sourced from here and there on the www
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Arjan Singh during the Burma Campaign, WW II
Arjan Singh during the Burma Campaign, WW II
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Lord Mountbatten pins the DFC award on Squadron Leader Arjan Singh, No 1 Squadron RIAF, Burma, Second World War.
Lord Mountbatten pins the DFC award on Squadron Leader Arjan Singh, No 1 Squadron RIAF, Burma, Second World War.
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PM Modi and Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh, Air Force Day 2014.
Just look at the 95 year old and his perfect military posture!
PM Modi and Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh, Air Force Day 2014.
Just look at the 95 year old and his perfect military posture!
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ACM (Later Marshal of Air Force) Arjan Singh, with Fg Offr Vinod Neb & Flt Lt DN Rathore, both Vir Chakras, 1965 war
ACM (Later Marshal of Air Force) Arjan Singh, with Fg Offr Vinod Neb & Flt Lt DN Rathore, both Vir Chakras, 1965 war
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When the PM served tea to the Marshal!
When the PM served tea to the Marshal!
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When the Air Marshal saw off Former President APJ Abdul Kalam on his final journey with a crisp salute.
Perfectly sums up the character / worth of BOTH men - APJ Abdul Kalam as well as Arjan Singh
When the Air Marshal saw off Former President APJ Abdul Kalam on his final journey with a crisp salute.
Perfectly sums up the character / worth of BOTH men - APJ Abdul Kalam as well as Arjan Singh
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On his 101st Birth Anniversary, let me plug this thread here.
The question still remains unanswered - Will we ever see INS Kipper, INS Sam Bahadur and INS Arjan rule the high seas? https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/957454250027532288
On his 101st Birth Anniversary, let me plug this thread here.
The question still remains unanswered - Will we ever see INS Kipper, INS Sam Bahadur and INS Arjan rule the high seas? https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/957454250027532288
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Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh: A father figure to Indian Air Force http://moneylife.in//article/marshal-of-the-air-arjan-singh-a-father-figure-to-indian-air-force/51834.html via @MoneylifeIndia
A good piece on the legend who lived amongst us not very long ago
Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh: A father figure to Indian Air Force http://moneylife.in//article/marshal-of-the-air-arjan-singh-a-father-figure-to-indian-air-force/51834.html via @MoneylifeIndia
A good piece on the legend who lived amongst us not very long ago
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Personal Tributes for Marshal Arjan Singh . .
People who knew him intimately, and the man always spoke his mind http://www.asianage.com/india/all-india/210917/always-on-a-mission-the-marshal-that-i-knew.html
Personal Tributes for Marshal Arjan Singh . .
People who knew him intimately, and the man always spoke his mind http://www.asianage.com/india/all-india/210917/always-on-a-mission-the-marshal-that-i-knew.html
What seems like a long time ago.
Marshal of the IAF Arjan Singh and Robey Lal (S/o ACM Pratap Lal) eve of Marshal's 92nd B'day
Marshal of the IAF Arjan Singh and Robey Lal (S/o ACM Pratap Lal) eve of Marshal's 92nd B'day
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A befitting tribute to Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh by Wing Cdr @DKCooper2
A must read https://marutfans.wordpress.com/2017/09/19/can-i-dare-do-this/amp/
A befitting tribute to Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh by Wing Cdr @DKCooper2
A must read https://marutfans.wordpress.com/2017/09/19/can-i-dare-do-this/amp/
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When two young men saluted each other!
Photo: Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh returns the salute of 4 year old Vihaan Naik, grandson of then IAF chief P V Naik at Air House in 2011
When two young men saluted each other!
Photo: Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh returns the salute of 4 year old Vihaan Naik, grandson of then IAF chief P V Naik at Air House in 2011
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Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh, DFC with President of the Union of India. This photo showcases that age was just a number for the legend. He was 98 years old when this photo was clicked!
Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh, DFC with President of the Union of India. This photo showcases that age was just a number for the legend. He was 98 years old when this photo was clicked!
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The Grand Old Man of the IAF, with the next generation - women pilots training to fly fighters.
Photo is from some time in 2016 when Arjan Singh was 97 years old - more than the combined ages of the lovely ladies who had come to call on him!
The Grand Old Man of the IAF, with the next generation - women pilots training to fly fighters.
Photo is from some time in 2016 when Arjan Singh was 97 years old - more than the combined ages of the lovely ladies who had come to call on him!
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Jan 2016: Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh paying tributes to Former Army Chief General KV Krishna Rao.
Age was but a mere number for him. He was up and about till his very last days.
A LOT to learn from the way he lived his life.
Jan 2016: Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh paying tributes to Former Army Chief General KV Krishna Rao.
Age was but a mere number for him. He was up and about till his very last days.
A LOT to learn from the way he lived his life.
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Imagine .. He flew Generals Slim and Stilwell in Burma during WW2 ..
And he walked amongst us till as late as three years ago!
Imagine .. He flew Generals Slim and Stilwell in Burma during WW2 ..
And he walked amongst us till as late as three years ago!
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Jan 2015: U.S. President Barack Obama greets Arjan Singh, Marshal of the Indian Air Force, in the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan at India's annual republic day parade.
Jan 2015: U.S. President Barack Obama greets Arjan Singh, Marshal of the Indian Air Force, in the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan at India's annual republic day parade.
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Swag!
Photo: Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh at Thiruvananthapuram in 2009.
Swag!
Photo: Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh at Thiruvananthapuram in 2009.
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Legends - Both of them!
Wonder what they were talking about that morning!
Legends - Both of them!
Wonder what they were talking about that morning!
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A happy bunch, a deadly one too! https://twitter.com/IAF_MCC/status/1117233831394676738
A happy bunch, a deadly one too! https://twitter.com/IAF_MCC/status/1117233831394676738
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An inspiration for the current generation of air warriors like none other
An inspiration for the current generation of air warriors like none other
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The Marshal's final journey in this mortal realm.
God Bless you, Sir.
It is a blessing to have been part of this realm at the same time as you.
Jai Hind!
(Photo: Indian Express)
The Marshal's final journey in this mortal realm.
God Bless you, Sir.
It is a blessing to have been part of this realm at the same time as you.
Jai Hind!
(Photo: Indian Express)
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So this happened at the Vayu Bhawan this day last year to commemorate his birth centenary https://twitter.com/Leopard212/status/1117776772286668800
So this happened at the Vayu Bhawan this day last year to commemorate his birth centenary https://twitter.com/Leopard212/status/1117776772286668800
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God Bless the soul of perhaps the most loved and admired air warrior that this Nation has had the privilege of seeing.
God Bless the soul of perhaps the most loved and admired air warrior that this Nation has had the privilege of seeing.
