[5] He joined the Royal Indian Air Force on 3 Aug 1944 as an officer cadet and was granted an emergency commission in the General Duties (Pilot) branch on 9 Apr 1945.

During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, he successfully conducted uninterrupted operations from one of the most forward airfields, which was regularly attacked by the Pakistan Air Force.

As the Commandant of the Air Force Academy at Dundigal, he expanded the facilities to cater for the training of ground duty officers.

Flying activity at the base was successfully reoriented for advance training on jet aircraft and a safety record was achieved during his tenure.

With his wide experience of fighter flying, he was able to conduct various air exercises which simulated realistic battle conditions.