PAF pays tribute to 1965 War Hero Air Commodore M.M. Alam
Islamabad, The Gulf Observer: While paying tribute to it’s Ghazis and Martyrs, Pakistan Air Force has released a promo on 1965 war hero Air Commodore Mohammad Mahmood Alam (Late). Alam achieved the remarkable feat of downing 5 Indian Air force jets in under one minute during the 1965 war – A record that remains un beaten till date.
The legendary PAF pilot shot down five Indian fighter jets piloting his F-86 Sabre jet plane, becoming an “Ace in a Day” on 7th September 1965. In total he achieved a feat of 09 confirmed kills and 02 probables during a period of 11 days. The war hero was honored with the prestigious ‘Sitara-e-Jurat’ with BAR for his outstanding performance in the 1965 war.
