Syed Manzoor ul Hassan Hashmi

Syed Manzoor ul Hassan Hashmi
F-6 Aircraft in Jhelum Cantonement mounted by PAF authorities in memory of Mr. Hashmi
Born 31 March 1936
Raiya Chak Maddu, Jhelum, Punjab
Died December 20, 2000(2000-12-20) (aged 64)
Rawalpindi, Punjab
Nationality Pakistani

Syed Manzoor ul Hassan Hashmi (31 March 1936 – 20 December 2000) was Sq. Leader Pakistan Air Force.

Syed Manzoorul Hasan Hashmi - Sitara-i-Juraat

Starting his career as Flight Lieutenant, Syed Manzoorul Hasan Hashmi flew 20 strike and 2 Air Defence missions against the enemy. His strikes were directed against enemy concentrations on Jummu, Sialkot, Wagha-Kasur sectors. He led his mission in a most competent manner and achieved considerable success against heavily defended enemy areas. His own aircraft was hit on six occasions by Ack Ack and small arms fire but, undaunted, he pursued his attacks on the enemy. His formation achieved notable success on 21st September, 1965, in which he destroyed many heavy guns of the enemy which were shelling Lahore and earned him deep appreciation on own army's Area Commander. His cool, courageous and operational leadership in complete disregard to his own safety in the face of heavy enemy fire and devotion to duty are commendable. Flight Lieutenant Syed Manzoorul Hasan Hashmi is awarded Sitara-i-Juraat.


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