1.3 "On Wings of Courage" - a simple guide
1.3 "On Wings of Courage" - Air Force Marshal Arjan Singh , an icon of India’s military history. The lesson 1.3 "On Wings of Courage" is a biographical piece about Air Force Marshal Arjan Singh , an icon of India’s military history. The story of Marshal Arjan Singh follows the life of a legendary military icon who shaped the Indian Air Force (IAF). Here is the timeline of his life and career in a clear sequence. He was a man of exceptional bravery and the first and only 'Five Star' rank officer of the Indian Air Force (IAF). 1. Important Short Forms (Abbreviations) Understanding these is crucial for the "Vocabulary" and "Language Study" sections of your exam. IAF: Indian Air Force. RIAF: Royal Indian Air Force (The name of the force before India became a Republic). DFC: Distinguished Flying Cross (A high military decoration for bravery while flying). RAF: Royal Air Force (The air force of the United Kingdom). RAAF: Royal Austral...