Service No & Branch | 11442 F(P) (Orig: GD(P)) | Stream :Helicopters | ||||||||||||||||
Date of Birth: -- --- ---- | Commissioned: 31 Dec 1967 | Course: 98 Course | ||||||||||||||||
Service End: | Retired on 31 May 2009 Superannuated | Flying Hours : 7726 | Nick Name : Fali | |||||||||||||||
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Air Cmde | Air Mshl |
Dates | Rank | Unit | Location | Appointment | Photo |
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10 Jun 1985 - 13 Jul 1987 | Wg Cdr | No.127 Helicopter Unit | Hindon | Commanding Officer | |
11 Oct 1989 - 30 Jun 1991 | Gp Capt | No.129 Helicopter Unit | Hindan | Commanding Officer | |
14 May 1992 - 05 Jul 1994 | Gp Capt | 30 Wing | Sarsawa (Saharanpur) | Station Commander | |
14 Jul 1994 - 07 Apr 1995 | Gp Capt | 12 Tactical Air Centre | Bhopal | Commanding Officer | |
08 Apr 1995 - 01 Dec 1996 | Gp Capt | Air Head Quarters | Delhi | Joint Director (Ops, Helicopters) | |
08 Dec 1997 - 06 Aug 1998 | Air Cmde | Air Head Quarters | Delhi | Director (Ops, Trans & He | |
07 Aug 1998 - 30 Sep 1999 | Air Cmde | 4 Air Force Selection Board | Varanasi | President | |
20 Sep 1999 - 03 Feb 2002 | Air Cmde | 21 Wing | Leh | Air Officer Commanding | |
04 Feb 2002 - 31 Dec 2003 | AVM | Air Head Quarters | Delhi | Assistant Chief of Air Staff, Personnel Airmen & Civ | |
01 Jan 2004 - 04 Sep 2005 | Air Marshal | Integrated Defence Staff | New Delhi | Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Operations) | |
05 Sep 2005 - 30 Mar 2007 | Air Marshal | Eastern Air Command | Shillong | Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief | |
28 Aug 1996 - | No.127 Helicopter Unit | Commodore Commandant | |||
31 Mar 2007 - 31 May 2009 | Air Chief Marshal | Air Head Quarters | Delhi | Chief of Air Staff | |
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Vayu Sena Medal | ||||
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Gp Capt | Fali Homi Major | 11442 F(P) | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 1992 |
Details : | Gp Capt Fali Homi Major, a helicopter pilot, raised and commanded the first Mi-17 Helicopter Unit in the IAF in 1985. He now commands one of the Helicopter Units in the Air Force. Immediately after taking over command of his present unit, he proceeded to Sri Lanka, where his unit was operating in the offensive and logistic support role in support of "OP Pawan". He personally flew a number of operational sorties and supervised the functioning of the detachment there. It was largely due to his personal example and leadership qualities that the unit won many laurels including the appreciation of AOCin-C, WAC, AOC-in-C, SAC and the award of the prestigious IPKF standard. In Feb 1990, the unit was inducted directly from Sri Lanka to Srinagar in support of "OP Rakshak". Gp Capt Major ensured that his aircrew were trained on the armament role of the aircraft in the shortest possible time to meet the requirement for armed "Internal Security" duties. He flew extensively in the area of operation and closely supervised the conduct of various operations. Besides "OP Rakshak", his unit also operates in support of "OP Meghdoot". Gp Capt Major was instrumental in evaluating the Mi-17 helicopter in high altitudes and formulating SOPs and tactics in 1985. Today, with his sound knowledge and extensive flying in the area, his unit is doing yeoman service in support of "OP Meghdoot". As the Task Force Commander of Exercise "Sky Hawk" in Nov 1990, he created some kind of a record by launching 302 night SHBO missions involving 900 combat troops with a force-level of 21 helicopters. His profes sionalism and direction ensured 100% mission accomplishment without an accident/incident and with a clock-work precision. For his dynamic leadership, exceptional devotion to duty, professionalism and undaunted efforts to enhance the image of the IAF Helicopter Fleet, the President is pleased to award Vayu Sena Medal to Gp Capt FH Major. | |||
Unit : 127 HU | ||||
Reference : Gazette of India dated 11th April 1992 - No.29-Pres/92 dated 26th January 1992 |
Shaurya Chakra | ||||
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Gp Capt | Fali Homi Major | 11442 F(P) | Award Date 14 Oct 1992 | Announced 26 Jan 1993 |
Details : | On 13th Oct 1992, he was asked to undertake a very dangerous and exacting rescue mission at Pawanoo (HP). The hauling cable of the cable car carrying passengers to Timber Trail resort had snapped and ten passengers were stranded in the cable car hanging at a height of 1300 feet. He took off at about 0800 hours with qualified aircrew and role equipment and landed at Chandimandir at 0850 hours. He very quickly analysed the situation and concluded that the only way the tourist could be evacuated was by the way of winching them out of the cable car. Using his vast experience and exceptional flying ability, he deduced that the helicopter would have to hover precariously close to the set of cables that ran above the cable car. It was one of the hardest decisions he ever made. Gp Capt Major decided to launch the Mi-17 to rescue the stranded tourists. He briefed the crew thoroughly and advised them that the consequences of any lapse would be fatal. He motivated them and raised their morale. He became an integral part of the aircrew and even flew the missions. Under his supervision, Mi-17 helicopter successfully rescued five stranded tourists on the 14th October 1992 and the remaining tourists were rescued on the next day. Group Captain Fali Homi Major has thus rendered a yeoman's service by his able leadership and conspicuous courage. | |||
Unit : 30 Wing | ||||
Reference : Gazette of India , 8th May 1993 - No.66 - Pres/93 dated 26th January 1993 |
Param Vishist Seva Medal | ||||
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Air Marshal | Fali Homi Major | 11442 F(P) | Award Date 26 Jan 2006 | Announced 26 Jan 2006 |
Details : | Air Marshal Fali Homi Major, AVSM, SC, VM (11442) Flying (Pilot) was commissioned as a pilot in the Indian Air Force on 31 December 1967. During 40 years of distinguished service, he has held various prestigious field/ staff appointments and has over 8100 hrs of accident-free flying to his credit. He is a graduate of the National Defence College and Army War College. The Air Marshal had raised and commanded the first Mi-17 Squadron of the IAF and commenced operations in the world's highest battlefield, the Siachen glacier. He commanded yet another Mi-17 Squadron and led this Squadron into battle during the IPKF operations in Srilanka. For his leadership and courage he was awarded the Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry). The Air Marshal was instrumental in carrying out a daring rescue operation In which 11 people were rescued from a stranded cable car in the middle of a valley at the Timber Trail resort at Parwanoo, HP. For this act of Gallantry he was awarded the 'Shaurya Chakra' by the President of India. As Air Officer Commanding Leh in the aftermath of the Kargil conflict, he displayed great leadership in accomplishing all the tasks assigned to him. For his distinguished service of a very high order, he was awarded the 'Ati Vishisht Seva Medal' by the President of India on 26 January 2002. The catastrophe caused by the Tsunami caused enormous damage to property and loss of precious lives in peninsular India, the Andamans and other South East Asian countries on 26 December 2004. As the Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Operations) he directed and controlled the relief, rescue and rehabilitation operations of the Indian Armed Forces in India and abroad. His relentless and unflinching dedication towards the mammoth relief operations ensured smooth conduct and completion in record time. He also brought about other improvements in the working environment of HQ Integrated Defence Staff. He carried out a major revamping in the Operations Branch and was instrumental in operationalisation of the “Interim National Command Post" (INCP) to facilitate coordination and decision making at the highest levels of Political and Military leadership of the country in the event of any National Crisis. Air Marshal Fali Homi Major, AVSM, SC, VM has thus rendered distinguished service of the most exceptional order. | |||
Unit : EAC | ||||
Reference : GoI20060126 |
Date | Aircraft Type | Tail No | Pilot/Crew | Unit | Remarks |
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01 Sep 1974 | Mil Mi-8 | Flt Lt Nand Lal Verma Fg Offr Fali Homi Major | DNE First Mi-8 accid |