Balabhadra Radha Krishna
Vice Chief of Defence Staff (India) Western Air Command Director General Air (Operations) | |
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| Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Shaurya Chakra |
Early life and education
BR Krishna is an alumnus of National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and National Defence College.[6]
Career
BR Krishna was commissioned as a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force on 22 December 1983. He has flying experience of nearly 5000 hours on a variety of fighter aircraft including operational, instructional and test flying. He is a qualified flying instructor and a test pilot.[3]
With a long career of 38 years, he has commanded a front-line fighter aircraft squadron, and has commanded the
Awards and decorations
During his career, BR Krishna for his gallant act in the air, he was awarded Shaurya Chakra in 1986 and for the distinguished service, he was awarded Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2017 and the Param Vishisht Seva Medal in 2022.[9]
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| Ati Vishisht Seva Medal | Shaurya Chakra | Samanya Seva Medal | Siachen Glacier Medal |
| Operation Parakram Medal | Meritorious Service Medal | Sainya Seva Medal | High Altitude Service Medal
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50th Anniversary of Independence Medal
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30 Years Long Service Medal
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20 Years Long Service Medal
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9 Years Long Service Medal
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References
- ^ a b "Air Marshal Balabhadra Radha Krishna - Bharat Rakshak". Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ Tripathi, Shailaja (30 September 2021). "Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari takes charge as new Chief of Indian Air Force". Jagranjosh.com. Archived from the original on 22 September 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ a b "Air Marshal BR Krishna AVSM SC assumes the command of Western Air Command". Press Information Bureau, Government of India. 1 July 2021. Archived from the original on 1 July 2021.
- ^ "Air Marshal BR Krishna takes over as AOC-in-C of Western Air Command". Devids Course. 1 July 2021.
- ^ "Air Marshal B R Krishna takes charge at SWAC". The Times of India. 2 March 2019. Archived from the original on 10 July 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ Bhalla, Abhishek (1 July 2021). "Air Marshal BR Krishna takes over as AOC-in-C of Western Air Command". India Today.
- ^ "Air Marshal V.R. Chaudhari takes charge as IAF Vice Chief". The Hindu. 1 July 2021.
- ^ Bose, Joydeep (21 January 2022). "In historic move, Amar Jawan Jyoti merged with National War Memorial flame". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 21 January 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ "President approves 384 Gallantry Awards and other defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel on Republic Day". PIB. 25 January 2022.