Legendary MM Alam passes away

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Air Commodore (R) Muhammad Mahmood Alam, Sitara-i-Jur’at (with Bar), a veteran of 1965 and 1971 wars and renowned ace pilot of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) breathed his last at PNS Shifa Hospital after prolonged illness in Karachi today. He was 78.
PAF Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt expressed grief over the sad demise of the iconic legend and national hero.
“Any chronicles of the World Aviation Hall of Fame or accomplishments of Pakistan Air Force would be incomplete without the mention of Air Commodore (R) MM Alam,” Butt said.
A daring fighter pilot, war hero and a scholar par excellence, MM Alam was a role model not only for the PAF airmen but also for Muslims across the world.
MM Alam was born on July, 6 1935 in a well educated family of Calcutta, British India. After completing his secondary education from Government High School Dhaka in 1951, MM Alam joined PAF in 1952 and was granted commission on October 2, 1953.
During his career, Alam underwent many courses including Fighter Conversion Course, F-86F Familiarisation Course, Fighter Leader Course, PAF Staff College Course, Orientation Training Course-USA and Royal College of Defence Studies Course – UK.
His major appointments included air gunnery and tactical instructor at fighter leader school, commanding officer of No 11, No 5 and No 26 squadrons, operation research director, assistant chief of the air staff (flight safety) and assistant chief of the air staff (plans) at Air Headquarters. He also served in Syria on deputation.
During the Indo-Pak war of 1965, Leader of No 11 Squadron MM Alam shot down 2 and damaged 3 Indian Air Force aircrafts on September 6, 1965.
On September 7, 1965, MM Alam rewrote the history of air warfare by setting new records while defending Pakistani Airspace against the aggressors. He shot down five Hawker Hunter fighters of the Indian Air Force in less than sixty seconds, the first four within a span of 30 seconds only, in an air-to-air combat. This act of outstanding bravery and heroism, earned him the Sitara-i-Jur’at (with Bar). Government of Pakistan also paid him a befitting tribute by naming one of the most prominent roads in Lahore after him.
His funeral prayers would be offered at PAF Base Masroor, Karachi at 5 pm today. He would be buried with full military honours at PAF graveyard in Masroor Air Base.

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16 COMMENTS

  6. M.M.Alam, a true son of the Pakistan, who defended the Motherland with honor and bravery. Pakistan Airforce must rename either the Sargodha or Mianwali Airbases to M.M.Alam Airbase, to inspire young JF-17,J10, and F16 Fighter Pilots. PAF Chief's just praising a Hero is not enough! May Allah(SWT) Grant him Eternal Abode in Jannah. Ameen

  7. These People’s are like a stars in the Sky for us
    Learn the love for country from them
    So we can return same love, worm to our country & carry it on our shoulders

  9. Mr. Singh has poor grammar and syntax. Not only is he uneducated and uncultured but delusional as well.

  10. Thank God Bengalis are not part of Pakistan!traitors !!!
    Mr Singh get a life and do wai guru wai guru only 🙂

  12. M.M.Alam is,was & will remain a great not only for Pakistan rather for whole Muslim world, he born in Culcutta , his parents/family originally from BIHAR, he is really great hero of Pakistan & Muslim World, we always proud on him, ALLAH Kareem reward him Janatul Firdos ( AMIN)

  13. I am very sad today on hearing the news about our great hero. May Allah SWT reward him with jannat ul firdous and give Pakistan more heros like M.M. Alam. Ameen!

  14. HE Was a True Muslam and A Great Hero OF PAKISTANi Histari May ALLAH PAK Reward him janatul Firdos AMIN

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