Hardit Singh Malik - Sikhs The Supreme

He was born on November 23, 1894 and was studying at Oxford when the war broke out in 1914; he obtained his degree in 1915. On the recommendation of his tutor Gen. Henderson, he was offered a cadetship in the RFC at Aldershot on April 5, 1917. His professional acumen was exemplary. He earned his wings in less than a month's training. After successful completion of training, he was posted to No 62 Squadron on June 22, 1917 and then to 28 Sqn. in France in October 1917. At Biggin Hill, he earned the affectionate epithet "Flying Hobgoblin.” After the war, he joined the ICS and rose to be India's Ambassador to France, and then High Commissioner to Canada. He, the FIRST official of Royal Indian Air Force, broke the myth that Indians are unable to handle hi-tech machines viz aeroplanes, Rly Engines and even cars. In, 1952 he was honoured by the France with its highest Civilian award Lizia ‘D’ Honor.

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