Vinod Neb

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Wing Commander

Vinod Kumar Neb

VrC, and Bar
Born (1942-12-25) 25 December 1942 (age 81)
Allegiance Flag of India.svg India
Service/branchAir Force Ensign of India (2023).svg  Indian Air Force
Years of service1963-1992
Rank Indian IAF OF-4.svg Wing Commander
Service number 8189 F(P)
Battles/wars Indo-Pakistani War of 1965
Indo-Pakistani War of 1971
Awards Vir Chakra ribbon bar.svg Vir Chakra
Vir Chakra ribbon bar.svg Vir Chakra

Wing Commander Vinod Kumar Neb VrC and Bar was a retired Officer and fighter pilot of the Indian Air Force and a hero of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 and Indo- Pakistan War of 1971. [1] He was awarded with medals for bravery twice during his service. He was awarded the Vir Chakra twice ( hence the Bar) for shooting down a Pakistan Air Force Sabres in each war in 1965 and 1971. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

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He died at the age of 81 on 30 January 2024.[ citation needed ]

Awards

In 1965 Neb was awarded the Vir Chakra. The citation reads as follows:

"On the 6th September, 1965, Flying Officer Vinod Kumar Neb was detailed as number two in a section of two aircraft to carry out a standing patrol over Halwara airfield. Two of our aircraft were on the circuit. Suddenly four Pakistani Sabre Jets sneaked in low and started to attack the airfield and also our aircraft on the circuit. Flying Officer Neb, though still under training and short of experience, attacked the enemy formation with supreme confidence and shot down one of the enemy Sabres. During this encounter, Flying Officer Vinod Kumar Neb displayed commendable courage and devotion to duty of a high order." [2] [6]

In 1971 Neb was awarded the Bar to Vir Chakra (i.e. He was awarded a second Vir Chakra) The citation reads as follows:

"On the 4th December, 1971, Flight Lieutenant Vinod Kumar Neb was No. 3 of a formation of four aircraft, on a mission to strike the airfield of Kurmitola in the Dacca complex. While the formation was near the target, it was intercepted by three Sabres. Flight Lieutenant Vinod Kumar Neb engaged an enemy aircraft and shot it down. Thereafter he saw another Sabre and although he was low on fuel, he started maneuvering his aircraft for a vantage position to engage the enemy aircraft. In the meantime, the fire warning light on the aircraft came on and his leader also ordered him to disengage in view of the limited fuel. He brought the aircraft safely to base inspite of engine trouble. Subsequently, he operated from the Detachment of the Squadron away from the base and flew a number of ground strike missions in the Comilla Sector. Along with his leader, he was responsible for destroying the enemy bunkers and gun positions on the hillocks overlooking our troops in Barkar which enabled its capture by our troops. Throughout the operations, Flight Lieutenant Vinod Kumar Neb displayed gallantry and professional skill of a high order". [2]

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References

  1. ↑ "Wg Cdr Vinod Kumar Neb, VrC @ TWDI". twdi.in. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 "Service Record for Wing Commander Vinod Kumar Neb 8189 F(P) at Bharat Rakshak.com". Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
  3. ↑ "Awarded Vir Chakra twice, these officers continue to inspire". Hindustan Times. 6 March 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
  4. ↑ Rathi, Priyanka. "1965 War Hero Vinod Nebb Remembers The Tough Marshal Arjan Singh | India.com". www.india.com. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
  5. ↑ "Indian Combat Pilots". jaganpvs.tripod.com. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
  6. 1 2 "Vir Chakra (VrC), Awardee: Wg Cdr Vinod Kumar Neb, VrC @ TWDI". twdi.in. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
  7. ↑ "Thank you for being our friend in need". The Daily Star. 15 December 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
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