Archive · 11 Aug 2025
IAF Hero Gp Capt Parulkar, 1971 War Escapee, Dies at 83
Group Captain D K Parulkar, a hero of the 1971 war, recently passed away.
He bravely led an escape from a Pakistani POW camp during the war.
He was captured after an aerial battle.
Alongside two other IAF officers, they dug a tunnel to freedom, though they were recaptured near the border.
His bravery also earned him the Air Force Medal in the 1965 war.
His actions have been immortalized.
Group Captain Dilip Kamalakar Parulkar, a 1971 war hero, passed away on August 10.
The Indian Air Force mourned his loss and celebrated his legacy.
Parulkar led a daring escape from a Pakistani POW camp during the 1971 war.
He was captured during the 1971 Indo-Pak war after an aerial battle.
Parulkar received the Air Force Medal for bravery during the 1965 war.
- Who
- Group Captain Dilip Kamalakar Parulkar.
- What
- Group Captain Dilip Kamalakar Parulkar passed away.
- When
- He died on August 10.
- Where
- Rawalpindi's POW camp during the 1971 war.
- Why
- Not mentioned in the article.
- Full Name
- Dilip Kamalakar Parulkar
- Age
- 83
- War
- 1971 India-Pakistan War
- Service Branch
- Indian Air Force
- Awards
- Air Force Medal, Vayu Sena Medal, Vishisht Sena Medal
- Notable For
- Daring escape from Pakistani prison
Sources
1971 war hero & IAF legend DK Parulkar passes away
1971 war hero and IAF legend DK Parulkar passes away
D K Parulkar, IAF veteran and 1971 war hero, passes away
Grp Capt Parulkar, IAF legend known for daring POW camp escape during 1971 war in Pak, passes away at 82
Air Warrior who led Daring Escape from PoW Captivity During 1971 Indo-Pak War Dies: IAF
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