Vir Chakra (VrC)

During the operations against Pakistan, Squadron Leader Madhukar Shantaram Jatar was the flight commander in an operational squadron, which carried out 14 operational sorties. On 7 September 1965, he led a formation of eight Mysteres on a ground strike mission on Bhagranwala airfield. The raid had to be carried out at a low altitude when visibility was poor. Squadron Leader Jatar inspired his men with courage and tenacity of purpose and the attack on the airfield was pressed home resolutely As a result one enemy Sabre jet was destroyed and another damaged. After carrying out the mission successfully, Squadron Leader Jatar brought his formation of eight aircraft safely back to the base.

In this operation, Squadron Leader Jatar displayed leadership, devotion to duty and professional skill of a high order in the best traditions of the Air Force.