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[[Air Chief Marshal (India)|Air Chief Marshal]] '''Lakshman Madhav Katre''', [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal|PVSM]], [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal|AVSM]] [[Medal Bar|and Bar]] (1926-1985) was the head of the [[Indian Air Force]] from 1984 to 1985, as [[Chief of the Air Staff (India)|Chief of the Air Staff]] —and the second IAF Chief of Staff to die in— harness. He was awarded the [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal]] and [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]] and Bar.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Database/Awards/awards.php?cur=50&qyear=all&qaward=1VSM&qunit=all |title=Indian Air Force Gallantry & Service Awards Register [www.bharat-rakshak.com] |publisher=Bharat-rakshak.com |date= |accessdate=2012-03-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Personnel/Chiefs/262-LM-Katre.html |title=Indian Air Force :: Lakshman Mohan Katre |publisher=Bharat-rakshak.com |date= |accessdate=2012-03-26}}</ref> He completed his schooling from [[The Doon School]], Dehradun, India.<ref name="LM Katre Memorial Lecture">{{cite news|last=Hindu|first=The|title=LM Katre Memorial Lecture|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/article1698134.ece|accessdate=2012-10-19|newspaper=The Hindu|date=2011-04-15}}</ref> | [[Air Chief Marshal (India)|Air Chief Marshal]] '''Lakshman Madhav Katre''', [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal|PVSM]], [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal|AVSM]] [[Medal Bar|and Bar]] (1926-1985) was the head of the [[Indian Air Force]] from 1984 to 1985, as [[Chief of the Air Staff (India)|Chief of the Air Staff]] —and the second IAF Chief of Staff to die in— harness. He was awarded the [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal]] and [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]] and Bar.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Database/Awards/awards.php?cur=50&qyear=all&qaward=1VSM&qunit=all |title=Indian Air Force Gallantry & Service Awards Register [www.bharat-rakshak.com] |publisher=Bharat-rakshak.com |date= |accessdate=2012-03-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Personnel/Chiefs/262-LM-Katre.html |title=Indian Air Force :: Lakshman Mohan Katre |publisher=Bharat-rakshak.com |date= |accessdate=2012-03-26}}</ref> He completed his schooling from [[The Doon School]], Dehradun, India.<ref name="LM Katre Memorial Lecture">{{cite news|last=Hindu|first=The|title=LM Katre Memorial Lecture|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/article1698134.ece|accessdate=2012-10-19|newspaper=The Hindu|date=2011-04-15}}</ref> | ||
In his career in the lAF, he has commanded with distinction Operational Squadrons and Squadrons and stations and the Air Force Academy. During 1971 war he successfully conducted uninterrupted operations from one of | In his career in the lAF, he has commanded with distinction Operational Squadrons and Squadrons and stations and the Air Force Academy. During 1971 war he successfully conducted uninterrupted operations from one of the most forward airfields and one, which was regularly attacked by the PAF. This was due to his meticulous planning. | ||
As the Commandant of the [[Air Force Academy (India)|Air Force Academy]] at [[Dundigal]], he expanded the facilities to cater for the training of Ground duty officers. Flying activity at the base was successfully reoriented for advance training on jet aircraft and safety record achieved during his tenure. On completion of the [[Royal College of Defence Studies]] Course in [[England]] in 1976, he was appointed Senior Air Staff officer of a major Air Command. Under his direction, the operational effectiveness of the forces in the command increased manifold. With his wide experience of fighter flying he was able to conduct various air exercises which simulated realistic battle conditions. | As the Commandant of the [[Air Force Academy (India)|Air Force Academy]] at [[Dundigal]], he expanded the facilities to cater for the training of Ground duty officers. Flying activity at the base was successfully reoriented for advance training on jet aircraft and safety record achieved during his tenure. On completion of the [[Royal College of Defence Studies]] Course in [[England]] in 1976, he was appointed Senior Air Staff officer of a major Air Command. Under his direction, the operational effectiveness of the forces in the command increased manifold. With his wide experience of fighter flying he was able to conduct various air exercises which simulated realistic battle conditions. | ||
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The Katre House in [[The Air Force School]] ( Subroto Park) has been named after him. | The Katre House in [[The Air Force School]] ( Subroto Park) has been named after him. | ||
He died suddenly while in service, on 01 | He died suddenly while in service, on 01 July 1985. | ||
==Military Honours and Awards== | ==Military Honours and Awards== | ||
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|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|25th Anniversary of Independence Medal]] | |[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|25th Anniversary of Independence Medal]] | ||
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Lakshman Madhav Katre | |
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| Born | 10 March 1926 Gurdaspur district Punjab |
| Died | 30 June 1985 (aged 59) Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India |
| Allegiance |  British India (1946–1947) India (from 1947) |
| Service/ |  Indian Air Force Indian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1946–1985 |
| Rank | Air Chief Marshal |
| Awards | Param Vishist Seva Medal Ati Vishist Seva Medal |
Air Chief Marshal Lakshman Madhav Katre, PVSM, AVSM and Bar (1926-1985) was the head of the Indian Air Force from 1984 to 1985, as Chief of the Air Staff —and the second IAF Chief of Staff to die in— harness. He was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Bar.[1][2] He completed his schooling from The Doon School, Dehradun, India.[3] In his career in the lAF, he has commanded with distinction Operational Squadrons and Squadrons and stations and the Air Force Academy. During 1971 war he successfully conducted uninterrupted operations from one of the most forward airfields and one, which was regularly attacked by the PAF. This was due to his meticulous planning.
As the Commandant of the Air Force Academy at Dundigal, he expanded the facilities to cater for the training of Ground duty officers. Flying activity at the base was successfully reoriented for advance training on jet aircraft and safety record achieved during his tenure. On completion of the Royal College of Defence Studies Course in England in 1976, he was appointed Senior Air Staff officer of a major Air Command. Under his direction, the operational effectiveness of the forces in the command increased manifold. With his wide experience of fighter flying he was able to conduct various air exercises which simulated realistic battle conditions.
The Katre House in The Air Force School ( Subroto Park) has been named after him.
He died suddenly while in service, on 01 July 1985.
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References
- ↑ "Indian Air Force Gallantry & Service Awards Register [www.bharat-rakshak.com]". Bharat-rakshak.com. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
- ↑ "Indian Air Force :: Lakshman Mohan Katre". Bharat-rakshak.com. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
- ↑ Hindu, The (15 April 2011). "LM Katre Memorial Lecture". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 October 2012.
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| Preceded by Dilbagh Singh |
Chief of the Air Staff (India) 1984–1985 |
Succeeded by Denis La Fontaine |
| Preceded by J. D. Aquino |
Commandant of the Air Force Academy 1972 - 1975 |
Succeeded by H. R. Chitnis]] |
| Chief of the Air Staff and Commander-in-Chief, Indian Air Force (1950–1955) |  | |
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