Anil Tipnis
Former Air Chief Marshal
About Anil Tipnis
Born 1940. Anil Tipnis is an Indian.
Air Chief Marshal Anil Yashwant Tipnis, PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC (born 15 September 1940) served as Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force from 31 December 1998 to 31 December 2001. He commanded the Air Force to distinction during the Kargil War, when the force flew air superiority and close air support at heights of over 18,000 feet
Early life and education Anil Yashwant Tipnis was born on 15 September 1940. He did his education at Barnes School, Deolali. After his schooling, he joined the National Defence Academy, (NDA) Pune in January 1956.
Career Tipnis was commissioned as a fighter pilot on 28 May 1960. He spent his initial years as an operational pilot in several front line fighter squadrons.
Tipnis then moved to Air HQ and served as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff before taking over as the 18th Chief of the Air Staff.
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Who is Anil Tipnis?
former Air Chief Marshal
When was Anil Tipnis born?
Anil Tipnis was born on 15 September 1940.
What nationality is Anil Tipnis?
Anil Tipnis is Indian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Anil Yashwant Tipnis
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