(Press Release)
Air Marshal Rajinder Singh AVSM VM is being awarded Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM), for his distinguished and meritorious service of the most exceptional order, on the eve of Republic Day. Air Marshal Rajinder Singh AVSM VM was commissioned in the Flying branch on 14 Dec 1974. He is Qualified Flying Instructor and has flown over 3100 hours on Hunter, Marut, Kiran and all variants of MiG aircraft during his distinguished career spanning four decades.
The Air Marshal has Commanded a frontline fighter squadron besides, holding the prestigious appointments of Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station Palam and Defence Attache at Embassy of India, Egypt, where he looked after five countries.
The Air Marshal has held prominent staff appointments at Command HQ and at Air HQ. He has been instrumental in changing the training pattern so as to ensure quality output and timely completion.