42 Notes. 28 Personalities / Events.
"Only one officer in Indian Air Force history has ever held the five-star rank of Marshal of the Air Force — Arjan Singh, who led the force during the 1965 war."
The Chiefs of Indian Air Force Theme File covers the office from the early post-Independence years through today, tracking 28 individuals across 42 notes.
This file traces an air force that has evolved from a small colonial-era squadron structure into one of the world's largest air forces.
"28 Chiefs. Only 1 ever promoted to the five-star rank of Marshal of the Air Force."
A few entries from this dataset, selected by how completely they're recorded (not by fame).
| Category | Count | Details |
|---|---|---|
| DOB only on record | 14 | Notes exist for the birth date only |
| DOB & DOD both on record | 14 | Notes exist for both the birth date and the recorded end date |
| Total Notes | 42 | 28 names represented in total |
A closer look at the notes, frames, and craftsmanship.
One of UNC Museum's collections in the Defense category.
Notes exist for the birth date only
Each date verified against UNC Museum's collection records — all ₹10 denomination for consistency.
Museum-grade display with names, dates, and role labels.
1 widely recognised figures anchor this collection.