AIR MARSHAL IP VIPIN ASSUMED THE COMMAND OF THE NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY

Air Marshal IP Vipin, VM assumed the Command of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla on 09 April 18. The Air Marshal is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College and the National Defence College. He was commissioned into the Flying Branch of IAF in Jun 82, and has over 6000 hrs of flying experience. He has flown different types of transport aircraft, trainer aircraft and gliders. He is also an alumnus of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and the National Defence College, New Delhi. During his career of over 35 years he had held various instructional, staff and Command appointments. His instructional tenures include stints at National Defence Academy, Basic Flying Training School and Fixed Wing Training Faculty at AF Station Yelahanka. Subsequently, he was an Air Force Examiner at the Aircrew Examining Board. He has held Staff appointments at Command and Air HQ which include Joint Director Personnel (Officers), Director Operations (T) and Principal Director Operations (T&H). He commanded two transport Squadrons and was Air Officer Commanding, of a premier flying base. Subsequently, he served as faculty at the prestigious National Defence College, New Delhi as Senior Directing Staff (Air). For his outstanding contribution to the service and exceptional professionalism the Air Marshal was awarded Vayu Sena Medal by the President of India.

He is married to Mrs Mini Vipin. They have a son and a daughter, Sandeep and Nandita, both Architects. His interests include Reading, Music and Golf.

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