Darryl Castelino

Wing Commander Darryl Castelino, KC (2 November 1975 – 25 June 2013) was an Indian Air Force Officer, detailed as the Captain of a Mi-17 V5 helicopter in the disaster relief operations being undertaken by the Indian Air Force in Uttarakhand.^[2] Castelino was a recipient of the Kirti Chakra,^[3] India's second in order of precedence of a peacetime gallantry award. As noted in his award commendation, Castelino was a "determined officer pressed on with a single-minded focus of saving precious lives" and "displayed acts of conspicuous courage, professional competence, and valor for undertaking the high risk of the mission to save precious lives in hostile weather conditions."^[2]

Wing Commander Darryl Castelino KC
Portrait of Wg Cdr Darryl Castelino
Birth name	Darryl Castelino
Nickname(s)	Castro Dayavan[1]
Born	(1975-11-02)2 November 1975 Kalina, Santacruz, Mumbai
Died	25 June 2013(2013-06-25) (aged 37) Gaurikund, Uttarakhand
Buried	Our Lady of Egypt Church, Kalina. 19.442°N 72.529°E / 19.442; 72.529
Allegiance	India
Branch	Indian Air Force
Years of service	1998-2013
Rank	Wing Commander
Service number	25107 F(P)
	Operation Rahat
Awards	Kirti Chakra (posthumous)
Spouse(s)	Jyothi Castelino
Children	Ethan Castelino(Son) Angelina Castelino(Daughter)