Vinod Neb
Vinod Kumar Neb | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 December 1942 |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch | Indian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1963-1992 |
| Rank | Wing Commander |
| Service number | 8189 F(P) |
| Battles / wars | Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 |
| Awards | Vir Chakra Vir Chakra |
Wing Commander Vinod Kumar Neb VrC and Bar was a retired Officer and fighter pilot of the Indian Air Force and a hero of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 and Indo- Pakistan War of 1971. He was awarded with medals for bravery twice during his service. He was awarded the Vir Chakra twice ( hence the Bar) for shooting down a Pakistan Air Force Sabres in each war in 1965 and 1971.
He died at the age of 81 on 30 January 2024.