Marshal of Air Force Arjan Singh, who turned 97 on Thursday, was felicitated with a rare honour in his name. To commemorate the nation's oldest serving soldier and the only living General with a five-star rank, the Air Force base at Panagarh in West Bengal will now be known with a different name - Air Force Station Arjan Singh.

The station was renamed in Arjan Singh's name on 14th April by Chief of Air Staff Arup Raha. The veteran soldier is famous for commanding the Indian Air Force in the India-Pakistan War of 1965. The event that was held in Delhi saw former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Army Chief General Dalbir Singh, and others in attendance, reports NDTV.

The Air Force Station Arjan Singh will house the US-made C-130J military transport aircraft, capable of carrying out special operations, and be flying with the newly raised Mountain Strike Corps aimed at fighting threats from China.