Former Air Chief Marshal Om Prakash Mehra passed away

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of Air Chief Marshal Om Prakash Mehra, former Chief of Air Staff. 
About Om Prakash Mehra:
1. He led the Indian Air Force with distinction for more than three decades. 
2. he was honoured with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal in 1968. 
3. He was honoured by the nation with a Padma Vibhushan in 1977 for his service to the Indian Force.
4. He flew a very wide variety of aircrafts including Tiger Moth and finally the Jaguar (in UK) and the MiG-21.