Vir Chakra (VrC)

During the operations against Pakistan in December 1971, Flight Lieutenant Mohinder Singh Sandhu flew a number of operational reconnaissance missions over enemy territory. On 4 December, he was detailed for an air mission over Sargodha at night. He carried out this mission successfully, causing damage to enemy installations. Throughout, Flight Lieutenant Sandhu displayed gallantry, professional skill and devotion to duty of a high order.