Vir Chakra (VrC)

Squadron Leader Sudesh Kumar Dahar was the leader of a Vampire force which went in action on 1 September 1965 in the Chhamb Sector, where a Pakistani force had crossed the border and attacked our positions with heavy armour: Squadron Leader Dahar led the first section which destroyed six enemy Patton tanks, one anti aircraft gun position, several trucks and many enemy troops in that area. His section of four vampires was attacked by anti- aircraft guns and also by Sabre jets. Skillfully handling the situation, he brought three aircraft safely back to base after a successful mission.

His complete disregard of his personal safety was a source of inspiration to the other pilots and his squadron continued to inflict crushing blows on the enemy, destroying enemy supply lines, petrol dumps, railway wagons, convoys and encampments. The courage and determination displayed by Squadron Leader Dahar were in the highest traditions of Air Force.