Vir Chakra (VrC)

During the operations against Pakistan in December 1971, Flight Lieutenant Nitin Gajanan Junnarkar flew a number of hazardous photo-reconnaissance missions over enemy territory. He always completed the task assigned to him. The information obtained by him on these missions contributed to a large extent to the successful conduct of the operations. Throughout, Flight Lieutenant Junnarkar displayed gallantry, professional skill and devotion to duty of a higher order.