Vir Chakra (VrC)

During the operations against Pakistan in December 1971, Flight Lieutenant l? K. Vaid was serving with a helicopter unit deployed in the Eastern Sector. On one occasion it was decided to transport an infantry element to the sector by air. Flight Lieutenant vaid, knowing full well that the helicopter landing area would not be adequately lit and that he would come under heavy enemy fire on landing, volunteered to undertake this mission and successfully completed the task. Subsequently, he flew 34 more hazardous missions deep behind enemy lines.

Throughout, Flight Lieutenant Vaid displayed gallantry, professional skill and devotion to duty of a high order.