Air Marshal Brijesh Dhar Jayal | |
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Born | 27 September 1935 |
Allegiance | India |
Service/ | Indian Air Force |
Rank | Air Marshal |
Awards | Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Param Vishisht Seva Medal |
Air Marshal Brijesh Dhar Jayal PVSM AVSM VM and Bar is a retired officer of the Indian Air Force, who served in the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the South Western Air Command from 1992 to 1993. [1] He was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal. [2] Jayal went to The Doon School, passing out in 1953. He was later trained as a test pilot at the Empire Test Pilots' School, UK. [3]
He was commissioned into the Air Force on October 8, 1955. [3] He retired in 1993. [4]
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