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Air Chief Marshal Hrushikesh Moolgavkar, PVSM, MVC (15 August 1920 – 9 April 2015) was a former Air officer in the Indian Air Force. He served as the 9th Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force from 1 February 1976 to 31 August 1978.
Jun 23, 2024 · Wing Commander Hrushikesh Moolgavkar commanded No.1 Operational Wing of the IAF in Kashmir from September 1948 to May 1949. Inspite of having to plan out as well as conduct operations from both Jammu and Srinagar, this officer made time to take the air whenver the more difficult and dangerous commitments had to be carried out.
Air Chief Marshal Hrushikesh Moolgavkar PVSM MVC left for his heavenly abode on 09 Apr 15 at around 2000 h. He was hospitalised on 29 March this year at Command Hospital Southern Command Pune. He was 95 years old and is survived by a son and a daughter.
Air Chief Marshal Hrushikesh Moolgavkar, PVSM, MVC CAS, 01 Feb 1976 – 31 Aug 1978. Hrushikesh Moolgavkar was commissioned in the Royal Indian Air Force on 30 November 1940. He was posted to No.1 Squadron flying the Hawker Harts after commissioning and soon converted to Lysanders.
Apr 10, 2015 · Former Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Hrushikesh Moolgavkar, known best for the introduction of safety standards in the Indian Air Force, passed away on Thursday at the Command Hospital where he was admitted on March 29. He was 94.
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In his condolence message to his daughter, Smt. Jyoti Rai and son, Dr. Prakash Moolgavkar, the President has said, “I am sad to learn about the passing away of your father Air Chief Marshal Hrushikesh Moolgavkar, former Chief of the Air Staff.
Air Chief Marshal Hrushikesh Moolgavkar, PVSM, MVC was a former Air officer in the Indian Air Force. He served as the 9th Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force from 1 February 1976 to 31 August 1978.
