About Lakshman Madhav Katre
Lived 1926 – 1985 (aged 59). Lakshman Madhav Katre was an Indian aircraft pilot.
Air Chief Marshal Lakshman Madhav Katre, PVSM, AVSM and Bar (1927–1985) was the head of the Indian Air Force (IAF) from 1984 to 1985, as Chief of the Air Staff and the second IAF Chief of Staff to die in harness. He was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Bar.
He hailed from the Konkani community and completed his schooling from The Doon School, Dehradun, India. He joined the Royal Indian Air Force on 3 Aug 1944 as an officer cadet and was granted an emergency commission in the General Duties (Pilot) branch on 9 Apr 1945.
He died suddenly while still serving, on 1 July 1985.
The Katre House in The Air Force School (Subroto Park) was named after him.
The Air Force Association, Karnataka Branch, hosts an annual Air Chief Marshal L.M. Katre Memorial Lecture in Bangalore. The 16th edition of this lecture was given in August 2025 by Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, PVSM, AVSM.
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Who was Lakshman Madhav Katre?
Indian aviator and air marshal
When was Lakshman Madhav Katre born?
Lakshman Madhav Katre was born on 10 March 1926 in Gurdaspur district.
When did Lakshman Madhav Katre die?
Lakshman Madhav Katre died on 30 June 1985.
What was Lakshman Madhav Katre's occupation?
Lakshman Madhav Katre was an aircraft pilot.
What nationality was Lakshman Madhav Katre?
Lakshman Madhav Katre was Indian.
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