Vir Chakra (VrC)

During the operations against Pakistan in December 1971, Flight Lieutenant Harbans Perminder Singh was serving with a bomber squadron. On 5 December, he was detailed on a mission to raid an enemy airfield involving deep penetration into enemy territory, which had adequate radar coverage. The target was well defended by enemy fighters and anti-aircraft guns. Despite this he reached the target and bombed it with accuracy. He also successfully completed six other missions.

Throughout, Flight Lieutenant Harbans Perminder Singh displayed gallantry, professional skill and devotion to duty of a high order