Indian Air Force Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra: New Delhi, January 01, 2025: Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra assumed command of the Indian Air Force‘s Western Air Command in a ceremony held today. Air Marshal Mishra, a fighter pilot commissioned in 1986, is an alumnus of prestigious institutions like the National Defence Academy (Pune), Air Force Test Pilots School (Bangalore), Air Command and Staff College (USA), and Royal College of Defence Studies (UK).
A Distinguished Career
With over 38 years of experience and more than 3,000 flying hours, Air Marshal Mishra is a seasoned leader. He is a Fighter Combat Leader and an Experimental Test Pilot, showcasing his expertise in both aerial combat and cutting-edge aircraft testing.
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Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra took charge of Western Air Command of Indian Air Force. (January 1, 2025)
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Throughout his service, Air Marshal Mishra has held various key command and staff positions. These include commanding a fighter squadron, serving as Chief Test Pilot at the Aircraft & Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE), and holding Air Officer Commanding roles at two frontline airbases.
He has also served at Air Headquarters in critical positions such as Director (Operational Planning and Assessment Group), Principal Director (ASR), and Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Projects). Most recently, he was the Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Operations) before assuming his current command.
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Decorated Officer
Air Marshal Mishra’s dedication has been recognized with the prestigious ‘Ati Vishisht Seva Medal’ and ‘Vishisht Seva Medal’. He succeeds Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha, who retired on December 31, 2024, after an illustrious 39-year career in the Indian Air Force.
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