Vir Chakra (VrC)

On 5 December 1971, Flying Officer Jai Singh Gahlawat carried out a strike in the Kathua Sector and destroyed a bridge. On 7 December, while on a close support mission, he destroyed a number of enemy tanks. During one of his missions, his aircraft was hit by enemy ground fire but he brought it back safely.

On 9 December 1971, he was number two in a two-aircraft formation when it was attacked by six enemy Mirages. He kept a good look around and gave full cover and support to his leader. Even though 12 air-to-air missiles were fired at them by the enemy aircraft, the formation safely returned to base. On 10 December, while on a close air support mission in the Chhamb Sector, he attacked enemy positions and caused heavy damage.

Throughout, Flying Officer Gahlawat displayed gallantry professional skill and devotion to duty of a high order.