Padamjit Singh Ahluwalia
Padamjit Singh Ahluwalia | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch | Indian Air Force |
| Rank | Air Marshal |
| Commands | Western Air Command Southern Air Command |
| Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal(Bar) Vayu Sena Medal Vishisht Seva Medal |
Air Marshal Padamjit Singh Ahluwalia (born 1947 or 1948) also known as P. S. Ahluwalia, PVSM, AVSM, VM, VSM, is a retired Indian Air Force officer. He served as the Commander-in-Chief of both Southern and Western Air Commands of India.[1][2] He retired on 31 December 2007.[3][4]
Career
Ahluwalia has held numerous staff and command appointments in his nearly 4 decade-long military career. Previously, he was the commanding officer of a frontline Mirage-2000 Squadron. Later, he served as the Air Officer Commanding of two fighter bases. He has completed diplomatic and foreign assignments in other countries along with the Inter-Service assignment. Ahluwalia was also appointed as the Director General (Inspection & Safety) at Air Headquarters.[5][6][7]
Other posts
After retirement, he stood for the presidency of Delhi Gymkhana Club. The presidency turned into a big fight between different military forces of Indian Armed Forces with Ahluwalia representing the Indian Air Force.[8] He also got the backing of senior most officer of the IAF, Marshal Arjan Singh.[9]
Ahluwalia emerged as the winner by a margin of 213 votes through an election, and this was also termed as an Indian Air Force win.[10]
References
- ^ "Ahluwalia new Western Air Command chief". The Times of India. 22 January 2007. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ^ "Ageing aircraft, poor maintenance, inadequate training hit IAF hard". The Times of India. 20 February 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ^ "Air marshal P S Ahluwalia to head IAF's Western Air Command". www.domain-b.com. 24 January 2007. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ "Service Record for Air Marshal Padamjit Singh Ahluwalia 11631 GD(P) at Bharat Rakshak.com". Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ "IAF gets new flight safety chief". The Times of India. 2 November 2004. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ^ "Surgical strikes an operational necessity: Defence experts". The New Indian Express. 29 September 2016. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ^ "Service Record for Air Marshal Padamjit Singh Ahluwalia 11631 GD(P) at Bharat Rakshak.com". Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ^ "IAF-Army battle over Gymkhana". The Times of India. 12 September 2008. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ^ "Senior-most officer in Indian military backs Air Marshal". Hindustan Times. 17 September 2008. Archived from the original on 1 December 2020. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ^ "Air Force wins Gymkhana Club elections". India Today. 27 September 2008. Retrieved 6 April 2025.