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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Short description|Indian Air Force officer,recipeint Shaurya Chakra and Vir Chakra}}<br />
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{{Infobox military person<br />
| honorific_prefix = [[Group captain (India)|Group Captain]]<br />
| name = Manish Arora<br />
| honorific_suffix = {{post-nominals|country=IND|size=90%|VrC|SC}}<br />
| allegiance = {{IND}}<br />
| branch = {{air force|India}}<br />
| serviceyears = 18 June 2005 – present<br />
| rank = [[Group captain (India)|Group Captain]]<br />
| servicenumber = 28462 F(P)<br />
| battles = [[2025 India–Pakistan conflict]]<br />
| awards = [[Vir Chakra]]<br />[[Shaurya Chakra]]<br />
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[[Group Captain]] '''Manish Arora''', {{small|[[VrC]], [[Shaurya Chakra|SC]]}} is an officer of the [[Indian Air Force]] and a recipient of both the [[Vir Chakra]] and the [[Shaurya Chakra]].<ref name="webPres">{{Cite web |title=President approves 127 Gallantry awards, 40 Distinguished Service awards on eve of Independence Day |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2156515 |website=Press Information Bureau |date=14 August 2025 |access-date=22 October 2025}}</ref><br />
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== Military career ==<br />
Arora was commissioned into the Indian Air Force in 2005.<ref name="br">{{Cite web |title=Service Record for Wing Commander Manish Arora 28462 F(P) |url=https://www.bharat-rakshak.com/indianairforce/database/28462 |website=Bharat-Rakshak |access-date=22 October 2025}}</ref><br />
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On 4 February 2010, as a [[flight lieutenant]], Arora executed a recovery of a [[fighter aircraft]] after a [[Canopy walkway|canopy burst]] while at high altitude. Despite sustaining serious injuries, he retained control, recovered the aircraft and brought it safely back to [[Air force base|base]]. For this act he was awarded the [[Shaurya Chakra]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shaurya Chakra: Flt Lt Manish Arora (28462 F(P)) — citation details |url=https://www.bharat-rakshak.com/indianairforce/database/28462 |website=Bharat-Rakshak |access-date=22 October 2025}}</ref><br />
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In 2025, during the [[2025 India–Pakistan conflict]], Arora served as a mission leader for strike missions. These penetrated contested airspace and reportedly struck high-value targets. For his leadership and gallantry during those missions he was among the [[Indian air force|IAF]] personnel awarded the [[Vir Chakra]]. <ref name="webPres" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=15 Vir Chakras awarded for Op Sindoor, 9 go to IAF pilots |url=https://theprint.in/defence/15-vir-chakras-awarded-for-op-sindoor-9-go-to-iaf-pilots-who-struck-pakistani-terror-camps/2721461/ |website=ThePrint |date=14 August 2025 |access-date=22 October 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=9 Air Force Officers Awarded Vir Chakra For Bravery During Op Sindoor |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/9-air-force-officers-awarded-vir-chakra-for-contributions-during-op-sindoor-9087025 |website=NDTV |date=14 August 2025 |access-date=22 October 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Vir Chakra for nine IAF pilots for daring strikes on Pakistani terror camps |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Aug/15/nine-iaf-four-army-personnel-get-vir-chakra-for-role-in-operation-sindoor-2633452.html |website=New Indian Express |date=15 August 2025 |access-date=22 October 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Medal citations detail Op Sindoor intricacies |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/medal-citations-detail-op-sindoor-intricacies-101761072771881.html |website=Hindustan Times |date=22 October 2025 |access-date=22 October 2025}}</ref><br />
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