AIR MARSHAL Nagesh Kapoor on Thursday took charge as the IAF’s Vice Chief of the Air Staff. Prior to this appointment, he served as the Air Officer Commandingin-Chief of the South Western Air Command (SWAC). He succeeds Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari, who retired on Wednesday after four decades of illustrious service to the nation.

 

“Commissioned into the Flying Branch of IAF in December 1986, he has a rich experience of flying on various fighter and trainer aircraft of the IAF,” the IAF said. He took charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff at the Vayu Bhawan here. Air Marshal Kapoor was accorded a Guard of Honour.