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On 04 December 1971, Wing Commander Narinder Chatrath led an attack on Kurmitola, the heavily defended airbase near Dacca. Near the target, the formation was intercepted by Pakistani Sabres. As the formation broke out to deal with the attacking Sabres, Wg Cdr Chatrath engaged a Sabre.
Jun 18, 2022 · Air Commodore Narinder Chatrath (3959), a recipient of the Vir Chakra, passed away today at 95. He had led the 17 Squadron of the Indian Air Force during the 1971 war. His squadron launched an attack on the Kurmitola airbase near Dhaka, where he engaged in a dogfight with two Pakistan Air Force Sabres, successfully shooting one down.
Squadron Leader Narinder Chatrath 3959 GD (P) – CO, 221 Squadron – at work. During the 1971 war, Chatrath led 17 Squadron flying Hawker Hunters and earned a Vir Chakra for shooting down a F-86 Sabre over Dacca. 221 Squadron at Kalaikunda in 1963. The two rows of standing pilots are all Pilot Officer rank.
On 04 December 1971, Wing Commander Narinder Chatrath led an attack on Kurmitola, the heavily defended airbase near Dacca. Near the target, the formation was intercepted by Pakistani Sabres. As the formation broke out to deal with the attacking Sabres, Wg Cdr Chatrath engaged a Sabre.
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This write-up is dedicated to Air Commodore Narinder Chatrath, VrC, for his services in the Bangladesh Liberation war of 1971. Air Commodore Narinder Chatrath was born on the 29th of October, 1927 and was commissioned in the Indian Air Force on the 14th of October, 1950 after completing the 53 Pilot’s Course.
