Vir Chakra (VrC)

On 4 December, Flight Lieutenant Vinod Kumar Neb was No. 3 of a formation of four aircraft on a mission to strike the airfield of Karmitova in the Dacca complex. While the formation was near the target it was intercepted by three Sabres. Flight Lieutenant Neb engaged an enemy aircraft and shot it down. Thereafter he saw another Sabre and although he was low on fuel, he started manoeuvring his aircraft for advantage position to engage the enemy aircraft.

Meanwhile, the fuel warning light on the aircraft came on and his leader also ordered him to disengage in view of the limited fuel. He brought the aircraft safely to base in spite of engine trouble. Subsequently, he flew a number of ground strike missions in the Commilla Sector. Along with his leader, he was responsible for destroying enemy bunkers and gun positions on the hillocks overlooking our troops in Barkal, which enabled its capture by our troops.

Throughout the operation, Flight Lieutenant Neb displayed gallantry and skill of a high order.