Service No & Branch | 13244 F(P) | |||||||||
Date of Birth: -- --- ---- | Commissioned: 23 Dec 1972 | Course: 109 Course | ||||||||
Service End: | Retired on 31 Jan 2005 Superannuated | Nick Name : | ||||||||
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Sqn Ldr |
Dates | Rank | Unit | Location | Appointment | Photo |
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- | Wg Cdr | 46 Wing | Nal (Bikaner) | Chief Operations Officer | |
02 Nov 1992 - 08 Jan 1995 | Wg Cdr | No.37 Squadron | Nal (Bikaner) | Commanding Officer | |
23 Jan 1995 - 24 Jun 1996 | Gp Capt | 230 Signal Unit | Amritsar | Station Commander | |
07 Apr 1997 - 30 May 1999 | Gp Capt | Air Head Quarters | Delhi | JD (Ops, Joint Plg) | |
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Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) | ||||
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Wg Cdr | Philip Mohan Mathai | 13244 F(P) | Award Date 24 Feb 1989 | Announced 26 Jan 1990 |
Details : | Squadron Leader Philip Mohan Mathai is the senior Flight Commander of a Fighter Squadron since 13 Jun 88. On 24 Feb 89, he was authorized to fly as No. 3 in a 4 aircraft (MiG) formation which was to release live stores over SK Range. Soon after dropping the stores the entire formation entered the thick black smoke billowing from the target due to Napalm explosion of the formation ahead of it. Sometimes during this period No. 4 aircraft collided with No. 3 aircraft hitting it from the top. After the impact, the pilot experienced total communication failure. Displaying total professionalism, he continued to fly towards base while continually trying to connect his shattered radio telephone plug. He had to be shepherded in for landing as his forward visibility was nil. For his courage and exemplary professionalism, the President is pleased to award Vayu Seva Medal to Sqn Ldr Philip Mohan Mathai. | |||
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Reference : Gazette of India dated 12th May 1990 - No.38-Pres/90 dated 26th January 1990 |