Vinod Neb


Vinod Kumar Neb

VrC, and Bar
Born(1942-12-25)25 December 1942
Died30 January 2024(2024-01-30) (aged 81)
Delhi, India
Allegiance India
Branch Indian Air Force
Service years1963-1992
Rank Wing Commander
Service number8189 F(P)
ConflictsIndo-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 on 30 January 2024, aged 81.