Air Marshal Gurcharan Singh Bedi, AVSM, VM, VSM is a retired officer of the

Indian Air Force The Indian Air Force (IAF) is the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces. Its complement of personnel and aircraft assets ranks third amongst the air forces of the world. Its primary mission is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial w ...

. He served as the Director General of Inspection and Flight Safety. He assumed the office on 1 February 2021 succeeding Air Marshal Manavendra Singh. Previously, he served as Senior Air Staff Officer of Eastern Air Command.

Early life and education

Gurcharan Singh Bedi is an alumnus of Defence Services Staff College and National Defence College.

Career

Gurcharan Singh Bedi was commissioned in the Indian Air Force as a fighter pilot on 8 June 1984. In a career spanning over 37 years, he has as over 3,700 hours of flying experience and is a qualified flying instructor and served as a fighter combat leader. He has also commanded various front line bases along with peacekeeping mission in Democratic Republic of Congo. Prior to his appointment as Director General of Inspection and Flight Safety, he served as Senior Air Staff Officer of Eastern Air Command.

Honours and decorations

During his career, Gurcharan Singh Bedi was awarded Ati Vishist Seva Medal in January 2020, Vayu Sena Medal in August 1999, Vishisht Seva Medal in 2010. for his service.

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