Sqn Ldr Shabbir Hussain Syed
On 7 September, 1965, Sqn Ldr Shabbir Syed led a flight of four F-86s on two separate strike missions against Kalaikunda, during which he and his flight destroyed on the ground ten Canberra light bombers and two unidentified enemy aircraft. In the ensuing aerial combat, Sqn Ldr Shabbir destroyed one enemy Hunter. For displaying exceptional flying skill and outstanding valour he was awarded Sitara-i-Jurat.
He later rose to the rank of Air Marshal, and retired as Vice Chief of the Air Staff.
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