Mahavir Chakra (MVC)

Wing Commander P. P. Singh was commanding officer of an operational bomber squadron. During the period from 6 to 9 September 1965, he undertook six major offensive and tactical close support operations including reconnaissance over the Sargodha airfield complex, Dab, Akwal and Marud airfields, marking of Peshawar airfield and bombing of Pakistani troop and armour concentrations in various sectors. Disregarding personal safety, in these very dangerous operations in the face of heavy enemy anti-aircraft fire, he led a number of bombing and reconnaissance missions with courage, determination and tenacity. 

Wing Commander P. P.  Singh displayed a high sense of duty, professional skill and gallantry in the best traditions of the Indian air Force.