Sqn Ldr Ayappan Sudhakaran hailed from Chennai in Tamil Nadu and was born on 16 Sep 1927. Son of Shri VK Ayappan Pillai, Sqn Ldr Ayappan followed his childhood dream of becoming a fighter pilot in the Air Force and joined NDA after his schooling.
Sergeant Krishna C Jha was recruited into the Indian Air Force in the technical stream of the IAF and got trained as a technician. Later he underwent a special course and got trained as a flight engineer. During the month of Aug 1996, Sgt KC Jha
Sergeant R Murigappa was recruited into the Indian Air Force in the technical stream of the IAF and got trained as a technician. Later he underwent a special course and got trained as a flight gunner. During the month of Aug 1996, Sgt R Murigappa