Vir Chakra (VrC)

During the operations against Pakistan Flight Lieutenant Tirlochan Singh, who was deputy flight commander in an operational squadron flew 14 operational sorties. He carried out his missions with great determination and courage in the face of heavy enemy ground fire and air opposition and succeeded in destroying a considerable number of camouflaged enemy tanks and heavy guns. He gave effective air support to our ground forces and carried out successful air strikes on enemy armour, troop concentrations and convoys.

Throughout the operations, Flight Lieutenant Tirlochan Singh displayed courage, determination and professional skill of a high order.