The Indian Air Force is planning to celebrate the legacy of Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh, who passed away recently, to inspire the youth to emulate the qualities of the iconic aviator, a top officer has said.
Arjan Singh, the only officer of the IAF to be promoted to five-star rank, equivalent to a Field Marshal in the Army, died last month aged 98.
“He was an icon, widely admired, not just for his great professional achievements but also for his human qualities. He was a towering figure and his life will continue to inspire us all,” the Vice-Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal S.B. Deo, said.
At the 14th Subroto Mukherjee Seminar held at the IAF Auditorium here on Friday, a moment of silence was observed in honour of the hero of 1965 India-Pakistan war.
“Yes, we are planning to celebrate his legacy. He was a hero and still remains so,” Mr. Deo said on the sidelines of the event. However, he did not divulge details about the plans.
When asked what qualities of Singh the youth should learn from, he said, “Fitness, that’s the first thing that comes to my mind. He was inching towards 100 but still remained a young man at heart forever.”
