Vir Chakra (VrC)

On 19 September 1965, as sub-section leader in a four-Gnat aircraft formation, Flight Lieutenant Vinoy Kapila gave valuable assistance to his leader during an aerial battle against four Pakistani Sabre jet aircraft. The battle was fought at a height of less than 2,000 feet from the ground where enemy anti-aircraft guns were active. He shot down one of the enemy aircraft and then helped his leader to cripple another.

In this action, Flight Lieutenant Kapila displayed courage and devotion to duty of a high order.