8th December, 2003
Ministry of Defence  


DEFENCE MINISTER CONDOLES THE DEMISE OF AIR CHIEF MARSHAL MEHRA


The Defence Minister Shri George Fernandes has expressed deep sorrow on the demise of former Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal (Retd.) Surinder Kumar Mehra.

In his condolence message the Defence Minister said that Air Chief Marshal Mehra was a great visionary whose contribution for the modernization of Air Force will be remembered forever. The Defence Minister said that he was an outstanding combat pilot well versed in both the air defence and strike roles.