New Delhi, Nov 1 (NVI): Air Marshal Mehtab Singh Deswal, AVSM, VM, on Sunday assumed charge as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Eastern Air Command of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
An alumnus of the National Defence Academy (NDA), Air Marshal Deswal was commissioned into the fighter stream of the IAF in June 1989. He has accumulated over 3,200 hours of flying experience on various fighter aircraft.
During his distinguished career, he has commanded a frontline Su-30 squadron and two premier air bases, besides holding several key appointments in the Indian Air Force.
Prior to assuming charge as AOC-in-C, Eastern Air Command, he was serving as Senior Air Staff Officer of the South Western Air Command.
His appointment comes as part of the senior-level leadership changes in the Indian Air Force.—(NVI)
