S. Neelakantan

S. Neelakantan is a retired Indian air force officer and was Commander in Chief of the Southern Air Command of the Indian Air Force from 3 February 2015 to 1 March 2017.[1][2] In December 1977, he was commissioned as a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force. He is an alumnus of National Defence Academy and Defence Services Staff College, Wellington. He is a recipient of Presidential awards Param Vishisht Seva Medal the Yudh Seva Medal and the Vayu Sena Medal. He was Director General of Inspection & Safety.[3]

A flight instructor, he has flown over 3100 hours on various types of aircraft, and commanded a frontline fighter squadron and two flying bases. During 2006–07, he led the IAF contingent in Congo as part of the United Nations.

Personal

He is married to Uma Neelakantan. Together they have a daughter and a son. He is an active sportsman who plays golf, cricket and badminton. He is a qualified open water scuba diver. His hobbies include cooking, reading and travel.

References

  1. ↑ "Air Marshal S Neelakantan takes Over as HR Head of Indian Air Force (IAF)". Press Information Bureau. 3 February 2015. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
  2. ↑ "Dy Chief of IAF Bhadauria new AOC-in-Chief of Southern Command".
  3. ↑ "Air Marshal S Neelakantan takes Over as HR Head of Indian Air Force (IAF)". Business Standard. 3 February 2015. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
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