Vir Chakra (VrC)

During the India-Pakistan conflict of December 1971, Flight Lieutenant Apramjeet Singh flew 21 operational sorties consisting of escort and sweep missions deep inside enemy territory. On 8 December 1971, while flying as No. 2 in the Chhamb Sector, his formation encountered heavy enemy ground fire in which his leader was shot down. His own aircraft was also hit and sustained heavy damage. Despite the fact that the aircraft had become almost uncontrollable due to damage to its port wing and many other systems becoming unserviceable, he displayed exemplary skill and courage in bringing his aircraft back to base safely. In this action Flight Lieutenant Apramjeet Singh displayed gallantry and professional skill of a high order.