Syed Manzoor ul Hassan Hashmi (31 March 1936 – 20 December 2000) was squadron leader in the Pakistan Air Force. He served in the 1965 and 1971 wars. He was a recipient of the Sitara-e-Jurat.
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| Native name | سید منظور الحسن ہاشمی |
| Born | 31 March 1936 Jhelum, Pakistan |
| Died | 20 December 2000 Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Allegiance |  Pakistan |
| Service/ |  Pakistan Air Force |
| Years of service | October 1954 — December 2000 |
| Rank | Wing Commander |
| Service number | 3755 |
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| Battles/wars | |
| Awards |  Sitara-e-Jurat |
Career edit
Hashmi joined the RPAF College, Risalpur in October 1954.[1] He completed his fighter training at Mauripur, he joined the No 15 squadron. He later served in the No 11 and No 9 squadrons as well.[2]
Starting his career as Flight Lieutenant, 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 21 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. Hashmi was awarded Sitara-i-Juraat.[3]
Death edit
Hashmi died on 20 December 2000 fue to a heart attack. He was laid to rest in his native town in Jhelum District.[4]
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Awards and decorations edit
 
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| Sitara-e-Jurat
(Star of Courage) |
Tamgha-e-Diffa
(General Service Medal) |
Sitara-e-Harb 1965 War
(War Star 1965) | |
| Sitara-e-Harb 1971 War
(War Star 1971) |
Tamgha-e-Jang 1965 War
(War Medal 1965) |
Tamgha-e-Jang 1971 War
(War Medal 1971) |
Tamgha-e-Jamhuria
(Republic Commemoration Medal) 1956 |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "DGPR (AIR FORCE) on Twitter: "Today we pay tribute to a gallant, daring and fearless air warrior Wg Cdr Manzoor Hashmi on his birth anniversary. Born on 31 Mar 1936, Manzoor joined RPAF College, Risalpur in Oct 1954 with a dream to serve the country as a fighter pilot. After completing his fighter training"". Twitter. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
- ^ "DGPR (AIR FORCE) on Twitter: "at Mauripur, he joined the elite No 15 Sqn. Attaining laurels in No 15 Sqn, he later served in No 11 and No 9 Squadrons respectively. He participated in both 1965 and 1971 wars leading all his missions in the most competent manner against heavily defended enemy ground forces."". Twitter. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
- ^ "1965 Gallantry Awards - Pakistan Air Force Museum". www.pafmuseum.com.pk. Archived from the original on 4 January 2015.
- ^ "DGPR (AIR FORCE) on Twitter: "to rest in eternal abode at his native town in Jhelum. An F-6 fighter aircraft was mounted in Jhelum Cantonment by Pakistani Air Force in recognition of his services rendered for PAF and the country."". Twitter. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 11 May 2022.