Group Captain Subramanyan Chenna Keshu (November 1925 – May 2023) was an officer of the Indian Air Force.[1] He joined the Indian Air Force in 1947 as an Engineer Officer.[2] [3] In 1960 he was deputed to serve as a prototype production engineer at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (H.A.L.).[4] He was an integral part of the team that built the H.F-24 Marut,[5] the first fighter jet developed in India.[6] On 26 January 1964, he was awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal for his service and contribution.[4] After retiring from the Air Force in 1969,[7] he joined H.A.L. as a production engineer and went on to become managing director.[8][9] [10]
Subramanyan Chennakeshu | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 1925 Coimbatore, Madras Province, British India |
| Died | May 2023 (aged 97) Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Service |  Indian Air ForceHindustan Aeronautics Limited |
| Years of service | 1947–1969 |
| Rank |  Group Captain |
| Awards |  Vishisht Seva Medal |
Keshu died in May 2023, at the age of 97.[5]
References
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- ^ "Indian Air Force Training Course Database". Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
- ^ "Journal of the Royal Aeronautical Society". Google Books. 19 January 2007. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
- ^ a b "Vishist Seva Medal Awardee List for the HAL , Indian Air Force - Database". Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
- ^ a b "Unsung patriots". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ "The Journal of the Aeronautical Society of India". Google Books. 8 July 2008. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
- ^ Directorate of Printing, Government of India (21 March 1970). Gazette of India, 1970, No. 322. p. 376.
- ^ "Air Marshal S J Dastur, News Photo, Air Marshal S J Dastur, Chairm..." timescontent.com. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
- ^ "Interview with man behind Tejas Fighter Aircraft". Offbeat, unusual, unconventional & interesting career interviews. 11 May 2017. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
- ^ "The Journal of the Aeronautical Society of India". Google Books. 20 June 2011. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
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