Vir Chakra (VrC)

During the operations against Pakistan in December 1971, Flight Lieutenant Manbir Singh served with an operational squadron in the Eastern Sector. He flew 20 sorties in counter air and offensive support missions over Bangladesh. He engaged enemy aircraft successfully forcing them to break off their attacks on the main formation. He executed bombing missions against heavily defended airfields and bomb strikes against a variety of targets. These targets were protected by guns of varying calibre, and on more than one occasion his aircraft was hit by ground fire. 

Throughout, Flight Lieutenant Manbir Singh displayed gallantry, determination and flying skill of a high order.