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Question
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Who is the first Air Chief to receive the honour of “Marshal”?
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Arjan Singh
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Sam Manekshaw
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K.M.Cariappa
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Satish Kumar Sarin
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Arjan Singh was awarded the Padma Vibhushan for leading Indian Air Force during 1965 war. Subsequently, in recognition of the Air Force’s contribution in the war, the rank of CAS was upgraded to that of Air Chief Marshal and Arjan Singh became the first Air Chief Marshal of the Indian Air Force .
Detailed explanation-2: -Arjan Singh He served as the 3rd Chief of the Air Staff from 1964 to 1969. In 1966, he became the first IAF officer to be promoted to Air Chief Marshal. For his distinguished service in commanding the IAF during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan.
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