"With Characteristic Nonchalance...": Air Force' Tribute To Marshal Arjan Singh

Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh, an icon of India's military history, had successfully led a young IAF during the 1965 Indo-Pak war.

The Indian Air Force on Friday paid glowing tributes to the legendary air warrior late Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh on his 103rd birth anniversary.

"On this day, we recall the contribution made by the Marshal to the nation and Indian Air Force," the IAF said.

An icon of India's military history, he had successfully led a young IAF during the 1965 Indo-Pak war.

The only officer to attain the highest post of Marshal of the Air Force equivalent to the Army's five-star field marshal, Singh was a fearless and exceptional pilot who had flown more than 60 different types of aircraft.