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Wg Cdr Muhammad Hamidullah Khan, Tamgha-e-Jurat, Bir Protik
Commissioned in 34th GDP in 24 Sqn PAF. Served in the 1965 war, was awarded Tamgha e Jurat. In 1971 he commanded Bangladesh Defence Forces in sector XI. He was awarded Bir Protik, 4th Highest Gallantry award of Bangladesh.
 
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Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Ghulam Tawab, SJ, SBt. 9 GDP/9 Sqn

17 September 1965, the then Wg Cdr Muhammad Ghulam Tawab led a four-ship F-86 Sabre formation in devastating strikes against Indian armour in the Chamb and Wagah sectors. His 5-inch rockets tore through enemy convoys and tanks, attacking an entire regiment advancing on Wagah. For this exceptional courage, he was awarded the Sitara-e-Jurat.

Later he was given Sitara-e-Basalat in 1967.

He served as Asst. Chief of Air Staff (Admin) and 2nd Chief of Air Staff of Bangladesh Air Force.
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We need to celebrate the war of 65 together going forward. Both of us part of great history.
 
The painting shows the first Shenyang F-6 delivered by Pakistan to Bangladesh Air Force in 1990 being air tested over Bangladesh.

Pilot - Squadron leader M Arshad Javed Bhatti, Pakistan Air Force.

Painting Credit - Hussaini


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