IAF names airforce base after living Marshall, a first for India

Q.  For the first time in history, IAF has renamed Panagarh airbase after a living officer. What is his name?
- Published on 18 Apr 16

a. Hari Kumar
b. Arjan Singh
c. Arup Rahe
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Arjan Singh
 
For the first time in the history of the Indian Air Force, IAF has renamed its Panagarh airbase in Burdwan after its Marshal Arjan Singh, the first and also the only highest ranking living officer of the IAF till date, on his 97th birthday to honour his lifelong services.
  • Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (Eastern Air Command) Air Marshal C. Hari Kumar unveiled the new name — Air Force Station Arjan Singh — at the entrance of the airbase, set to be the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft’s second hub after the Hindan airbase.
  • He is the first Indian Air Chief to get the rank of Marshall as well.

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