Vir Chakra (VrC)

During the operations against Pakistan, Flight Lieutenant Hamir Singh Mangat, navigator in an operational bomber squadron, successfully navigated by day and night a number of leader and marker aircraft on hazardous offensive and tactical close support missions deep into enemy territory. Despite intense enemy fire and grave danger to his personal safety, he stuck to his task with cool courage and firm determination and accurately navigated the aircraft to their targets to carry out their vital missions.

Throughout the operations, Flight Lieutenant Mangat displayed courage and devotion to duty of a high order.