Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh informed in Lok Sabha today that the investigation into the helicopter crash will be done by Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (Training Command) Air Marshal Manvendra Singh. On Wednesday itself, the investigation team has reached Wellington and started investigation. In this helicopter crash, 13 people including India’s first CDS General Vipin Rawat and his wife were kill.
Who is Air Marshal Manvendra Singh and what is his achievement?
Air Marshal Manvendra Singh was induct into the Flying Branch of the Indian Air Force on 29 December 1982 as a helicopter pilot. After this he was give many important responsibilities. Air Marshal Manvendra Singh took over as the Chief of the Southern Air Command of the Indian Air Force on February 1 this year, after which he was give the responsibility of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (Training Command) in September. Now the investigation of the helicopter crash has handed over.
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Air Marshal Manvendra Singh has a flight record of 6600 hours.
There are many records in the name of Air Marshal Manvendra Singh. One of these is the flying experience of over 6600 hours. At the same time, he took over the post of Director General at Air Headquarters on 1 November 2019. In nearly forty years of service, the Air Officer has flown a wide variety of complex helicopters and training aircraft. He has flown over Siachen, North East Uttarakhand, Western Desert and Democratic Republic of Congo.
Air Marshal Manvendra Singh has performed many important responsibilities.
Air Marshal Manvendra Singh is also a brilliant flying instructor. During 40 years, he has given the responsibility of many important posts. He has also made the Commanding Officer of the Operational Helicopter Unit. After which he was made the station commander of an advance helicopter base. He has awarded Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Vir Chakra and Vishisht Seva Medal.
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