Air marshal RJ Duckworth assumes command of CAC

Prayagraj: Air Marshal RJ Duckworth Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vishisht Seva Medal assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of Central Air Command (CAC) here on Thursday.
The Air Marshal was commissioned in the fighter stream of IAF on May 28, 1983.
In a distinguished career spanning nearly 38 years, the Air Officer has flown more than 3,000 hours, including operational and instructional flying on a wide variety of fighter and trainer aircraft in the inventory of Indian Air Force.
During his illustrious career, the Air Officer has held numerous important appointments.
He was Commanding Officer of a frontline fighter Squadron and has also commanded a premier Fighter base.
As an Air Vice Marshal, he held the coveted appointments of Assistant Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Technical Intelligence) at HQ IDS, Air Officer Commanding Advance HQ Central Air Command and Air Defence Commander, Southern Air Command.
As an Air Marshal he held the appointments of Senior Air Staff Officer of Central Air Command and Western Air Command.
Prior to taking over the present appointment, he was Air Officer in charge Personnel at Air HQ. The Air Marshal is an alumnus of National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College Wellington and National Defence College.
In recognition of his distinguished service, the Air Marshal was awarded Vishisht Seva Medal in 2008 and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2021.====
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