Service No & Branch | 7401 F(P) (Orig: GD(P)) | ||||||||||
Date of Birth: -- --- ---- | Commissioned: 22 Jun 1963 | Course: 84 Course | |||||||||
Service End: | Retired on 30 Dec 1985 Released to Air India | Nick Name : | |||||||||
Qualifications Held : | Instructor Rating: A1 | ||||||||||
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Dates | Rank | Unit | Location | Appointment | Photo |
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01 Jan 1976 - 01 Jan 1977 | Sqn Ldr | Flying Instructors School | Tambaram | Flying Instructor | |
05 Jul 1977 - 09 Apr 1979 | Sqn Ldr | Jet Bomber Conversion Unit | Agra | Commanding Officer | |
08 Apr 1980 - 28 Mar 1982 | Wg Cdr | No.16 Squadron | Gorakhpur | Commanding Officer | |
29 Sep 1982 - 14 Dec 1984 | Wg Cdr | Air Force Academy | Dundigal | Chief Instructor (Flying) | |
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Mention in Despatches | ||||
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Fg Offr | Chandrakant Nijanand Bal | 7401 GD(P) | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 1966 |
Details : | Citation / Details Not Available | |||
Unit : 31 Sqn | ||||
Reference : Gazette of India , 5th November 1966 - No.77 - Pres/66 dated 27th October 1966 |
Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) | ||||
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Flt Lt | Chandrakant Nijanand Bal | 7401 F(P) | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 1971 |
Details : | Flight Lieutenant Chandrakant Nijanand Bal has been serving with an operational Squadron since April 1967. He has flown a total of 1,710 hours. On 22nd January 1970, while returning from a mission at 40,000 ft. he observed an excessive voltage reading and immediately isolated the battery. This was followed by a sudden electrical flash and total electrical failure. He was forced to descend and divert to another airfield, flying with the help of a torch and an emergency light and steering with the help of a small emergency compass. During this descent both engines flamed out once and the starboard engine flamed out thrice at low altitude. Relighting of the engines was successful each time only because he had conserved the battery. He ensured a touchdown at the correct speed and at the beginning of the runway without any damage to the aircraft. By his presence of mind and skilful handling of the situation, he not only saved a valuable aircraft, but also the lives of the crew. Throughout, Flight Lieutenant Chandrakant Nijanand Bal displayed professional skill and devotion to duty. | |||
Unit : 106 Sqn | ||||
Reference : Gazette of India dated 4th September 1971 - No.53 - Pres/71 dated 26th January 1971 |