Gurcharan Singh Bedi
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| Allegiance |  India |
| Service |  Indian Air Force |
| Years of service | 8 June 1984 – 30 April 2022 |
| Rank |  Air Marshal |
| Service number | 17448[1] |
| Awards | Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vayusena Medal Vishisht Seva Medal |
Air Marshal Gurcharan Singh Bedi, AVSM, VM, VSM is a retired officer of the Indian Air Force. He served as the Director General of Inspection and Flight Safety. He assumed the office on 1 February 2021 succeeding Air Marshal Manavendra Singh.[2] Previously, he served as Senior Air Staff Officer of Eastern Air Command.[3]
Early life and education
[edit]Gurcharan Singh Bedi is an alumnus of Defence Services Staff College and National Defence College.[2]
Career
[edit]Gurcharan Singh Bedi was commissioned in the Indian Air Force as a fighter pilot on 8 June 1984. In a career spanning over 37 years, he has as over 3,700 hours of flying experience and is a qualified flying instructor and served as a fighter combat leader.[4]
He has also commanded various front line bases along with peacekeeping mission in Democratic Republic of Congo.[2]
Prior to his appointment as Director General of Inspection and Flight Safety, he served as Senior Air Staff Officer of Eastern Air Command.[3]
Honours and decorations
[edit]During his career, Gurcharan Singh Bedi was awarded Ati Vishist Seva Medal in January 2020, Vayu Sena Medal in August 1999, Vishisht Seva Medal in 2010. for his service.[2]
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References
[edit]- ^ "Air Marshal Gurcharan Singh Bedi". Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Air Marshal GS Bedi AVSM VMVSM takes over as Director General (Inspection & Safety)". PIB. 3 February 2021.
- ^ a b "Air Marshal Gurcharan Singh Bedi takes charge senior Air Staff Officer of Eastern Air Command". Zee News. 10 August 2020. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
- ^ "Gurcharan Singh Bedi new Senior Air Staff Officer, EAC". The Shillong Times. 10 August 2020. Retrieved 5 February 2021.