Air Chief Marshal O. P. Mehra (03.11.1980 – 05.03.1982)
Academic Qualifications:
- M.A. History from Panjab University in 1940
- Air Force Career Commissioned on 30th November, 1940
- Appointed Chief of Air Staff on 15th January 1973.
Constitutional Appointments:
- Governor of Maharashtra (3rd November 1980 to 6th March,1982)
- Governor of Rajsthan (6th March 1982 to 4th Nov. 1985)
Other Important Professional Assignment:
- IAF representative on Join Chiefs of Staff in Australia -1946 to 1947
- Dean, Institute of Armament Technology, Pune from1960 to 1963
- Chairman, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. Bangalore from March 1971 to Oct. 1973.
Association With Professional Bodies:
- Follow of Aeronautical Society of India
- Aeronautical Society of India from 1947 to 1977 – President
- Center for Air Power Studies -Vice Chairmen
- Center for Strategic and International Studies- Member
- Management Committee for Shri Satya Sai International Canter and School for propagation of human values. – Member
Sports and allied Activities:
- Olympic Council of Asia Hony life — President
- Indian Olympic Association from 1975 to 1980 — President
- Asian Games Federation since Re designated OCA 1978-1980 — President
- Delhi Gymkhana Club (2 years) — President
- Delhi Golf Club Ltd.(2 Years till Oct.1994) — President
- Delhi Race Club Ltd.(4 Years) — President
- Services Sports Control Board for 4 Years — Vice President
- Indian Hockey Federation (6 Years) — Vice President
- Delhi Lawn Tennis Association(2 Years) — President
- Durand Cup Football (1973 to 1975) — Member and later Chairman
Association with International, Organizations:
- C.I. International Hotels Ltd. — Director
- Polyplex Corporation Ltd. — Director
- Mayar India Ltd. New Delhi — Director
- Adyar Gate Hotels Ltd. Chennai — Director
- Ansal Properties & Industrial Ltd. — Director
- ROPSSA Properties & Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. — Chairman
Honours & Awards:
- Param Vishistht Sewa Medal — Jan. 1968
- Padama Vibhushan — Jan. 1977
- Srimoni Award — 1988
- Rajiv Ratna Award — 1991
- Help Age India Golden Award – – 1999
- Distinguished Leadership Award for Services to the Indian Air Force
- National Security Awarded by the American Biographical Institute.