Awards
Champion Striker Wing Commander Allan Albert D’Costa
Period : 1971 Indo- Pak warWing Commander Allan Albert D'costa,in command of the 222 Squadron in the western front,led innumerable sorties into enemy territory throughout the duration of the 1971 indo-pak war. In the war's early stages,he had 15 reconnaissance mission to Photograph strategic & well leading a reconnaissance sorties into Walton,he located a hitherio secret enemy radar unit.The same night,the Christian Mandi,striking three enemy tanks.He deatroyed several more tanks,two days later in an attack on dera Baba Nanak,even as heavy anti-aircraft fire shot down one of his bombers.The next day,he held a photo reconnaissance mission in Sulmanki & attacked & other installation. Over the next 4 days,he flew alone into Pakistani territory gathering vital intelligence reports that greatly aided the Indain Army's ground operation. His innumerable reconnaissance mission,some unesorted,enthralled inspired his men. He was honoured with the Mahavir Chakra for his courage & gallantry. Lt.col.Ved Prakash Ghai was posthumously honoured with the Mahavir Chakra | Other CategoriesHero of Phir Thil Major Satyapal ChopraHavildar Fateh Singh Lone Gunner Sepoy Dewan Singh The Gallant Havildar Lance Havildar Daya Ram The Unstoppable Chuna Ram Havildar Chuna Ram Major Hari Chand Blood in the Snow Sepoy Amar Singh Hero in Civies civilian labourer, Ismail Mohammad Rifleman Dhonkal Singh Master Strategist Lt.Colonel Khanna Main CategoriesParam Vir ChakraAshoka Chakra Maha Vir Chakra Kirti Chakra Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vir Chakra Shaurya Chakra President's Police and Fire Services Medal for Gallantry Sena Medal |
