Awards
Squadron Leader Devayya
Period : 1965 Indo Pak WarIn 1965, during the Indo-pak war, Squadron Leader Devayya of the Indian Air Force successfully carried out a mission attacking the Pakistani airfield of Sargodha. While returning a Pakistani supersonic F-104 Starfighter, intercepted Devayya's Mystere aircraft. The former fired a sidewinder missile, which Devayya evaded but the Pakistani aircraft was swifter, and began closing in on Devayya. The Mystere was damaged by a burst of cannon fire from the Straight fighter. When it surged ahead of him. Devayya gave chase despite the dangers of doing so. The F-104 WAS A MUCH MORE POWERFUL fighter aircraft, but Devayya manoeuvred his damaged Mystere skillfully , managing to shoot down the Pak Starfighter. Though the Pakistani pilot ejected successfully , Devayya was killed attempting either an ejector because his damaged aircraft crashed. This valour of a very high order earned Squadron Leader Devayya a Mahavir Chakra in 1965,posthumously. | 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 |
