Zafar Masud
Indo-Pakistani War of 1965
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Awards | |
Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Harniette |
Other work | Flight instructor |
Masud had the
Biography
Early life
Muhammad Masud Zafar was born in
Air Force instructor
When India was
1965 War and staff appointments
In 1965, he actively participated in second war with India when he led a team of fighter pilots, including Flt. Lt Mervyn Middlecoat, Sqn. Ldr. Cecil Chaudhry, and Sq. Ldr. MM Allam, against the Indian Air Force.[8] Gp Capt. Masud flew against the Indian Air Force in Sargodha Sector with great courage and was regarded as an ace fighter for his ability in dogfight against the Indian pilots.[9]
From 1966 to 1969, Gp Capt. Masud continued his role as a flight instructor with the
Bangladesh liberation war
In 1970, Air Cdre Masud was appointed as the
In April 1971, Air Cdre Masud relayed his concern to then-
In March 1971,
On 7 March 1971, Governor East
During this time, Masud made many contacts with President Yahya Khan but was unable to reach to him, eventually deciding to visit in
Despite urging against the early and premature retirement, Masud tendered his resignation from the Pakistan Air Force, which attracted the
Later life and death
After seeking retirement in July 1971, Masud worked as a civilian flight instructor for the Rawalpindi Flying Club from 1974 onwards for some years.[2]
He was married to a
Awards and decorations
Hilal-e-Jurat
(Crescent of Courage)
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Sitara-e-Basalat
(Star of Good Conduct) |
Tamgha-e-Diffa
(General Service Medal) |
Sitara-e-Harb 1965 War
(War Star 1965) |
Tamgha-e-Jang 1965 War
(War Medal 1965) |
Pakistan Tamgha
1947 |
Tamgha-e-Jamhuria
(Republic Commemoration Medal) 1956 |
War Medal
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Order of Independence
(Jordan) |
Foreign decorations
Foreign Awards | ||
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UK | War Medal 1939–1945 | |
Jordan | Order of Independence |
References
- ^ a b c Yousaf, Nasim (6 September 2016). "Air Commodore Zafar Masud: A Pakistani Hero". Daily Pakistan. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-9826110-6-7. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g "A tribute to Air Commodore Zafar Masud (HJ, SBt)". The News International (Editorial). 7 October 2003. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- ^ Khan, Iqtedar A. (28 October 2003). "Tribute to Mitty Masud". Dawn. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- ^ a b c d Khan, ACM Jamal A. (13 October 2003). "Mitty Masud folds his wings". Dawn. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- ^ Ahmed, Ayaz (March 1999). "Obituary - A Hero Fades away". Defence Journal. pp. 4–6. Archived from the original on 25 February 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- ISBN 978-1-4738-7462-6. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
- ^ a b c d Yousaf, Nasim (10 December 2015). "Air Commodore Zafar Masud and the Separation of East Pakistan". Daily Pakistan. Archived from the original on 15 December 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- ^ Qadir, PA, Col. Azam (2016). "A Pakistan Army Doctor Who Took Surrender of the Indian Air Force Jet". ISPR Hilal Magazine. Vol. 53, no. 9. Islamabad, Pakistan: ISPR. pp. 2–4. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
- ISBN 978-0-19-579413-7.)
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- ^ Alam, Badrul (March 1973). "How Bangladesh Air Force was Born". Indian Left Review. II (1): 67.