ISLAMABAD ( WNAM REPORT): Commemorating his 12th Death Anniversary, Pakistan Air Force has released a video tribute to honor 1965 war hero Air Commodore Mohammad Mahmood Alam (Late). Air Cdre M M Alam achieved the remarkable feat of downing 5 Indian Air Force jets in under one minute during the 1965 war – A record that remains unbeaten 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.
