Air Marshal Bhadauria takes over as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (DCAS) of Indian Air Force (IAF) Air Marshal Bhadauria takes over as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (DCAS) of Indian Air Force (IAF)

Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria  took over as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff of IAF.

About Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria:

• Bhadauria an alumnus of the National Defence Academy was commissioned in theIAF in June 1980.
• With a career spanning over more than 35 years, Bhadauria has commanded a Jaguar Squadron and apremier Air Force base in the South Western Sector.
• He is an Experimental Test Pilot, Cat ‘A’ qualified flying instructor and pilot attack instructor with over 4,200 hours of experience on over 25 types of fighter and transport aircraft.
• He also commanded the prestigious National Defence Academy.

Awards :
Bhadauria is a recipient of Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2013 and Vayu Sena Medalconferred in 2002.

IAF Chief :  Arup Raha