Sarfaraz Ahmed Rafiqui
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| Sarfraz Ahmed Rafiqui | |
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| 18 July 1935 - 6 Sep 1965 | |
 Squadron Leader Sarfraz Ahmed Rafiqui, Hilal-e-Jurat |
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| Place of birth | Rajshahi, British India |
| Allegiance | Pakistan Air Force |
| Years of service | - 1965 |
| Rank | Squadron Leader |
| Unit | Pakistan Air Force |
| Battles/wars | Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 |
| Awards | Hilal-e-Jurat Sitara-e-Jurat |
Squadron Leader Sarfraz Ahmed Rafiqui (18 July 1935 - 6 Sep 1965) is a well-known pilot in the Pakistan Air Force. He is recognised for services to his country during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, and is a recipient of both the Hilal-e-Jurat (Cresent of Courage) and the Sitara-e-Jurat (Star of Courage).
Pakistan's third biggest air base, Rafiqui (Shorkot Cantonment) is named after him. One of the largest roads of the Lahore Cantonment is named Sarfraz Rafiqui Road in his honour. Rafiqui Shaheed Road in Karachi is also named after him.
[edit] Citation
| “ | "On 6 September, 1965, Squadron Leader Sarfaraz Ahmad Rafiqui led a formation of 3 F-86 aircraft on a strike against Halwara airfield. The formation was intercepted by about 10 Hunter aircraft out of which Squadron Leader Rafiqui accounted for one in the first few seconds. But then his guns jammed due to a defect and stopped firing. However, Rafiqui refused to leave the battle area which he would have been perfectly justified to do; instead he ordered his No. 2 to take over as leader and continue the engagement while he tried to give the formation as much protection as was possible with an unarmed aircraft. This called on the part of Squadron Leader Rafiqui. The end for him was never in doubt but he chose to disregard it and, in the process, his aircraft was shot down and he was killed but not before enabling his formation to shoot down 3 more Hunter aircraft. Rafiqui’s conduct was clearly beyond the call of duty and conformed to the highest traditions of leadership and bravery in battle against overwhelming odds. For this and his earlier exploits, he is awarded Hilal-e-Jurat and Sitara-e-Jurat." [1] | ” |
[edit] Notes and references
- ^ Citation of PAF Shaheeds, PakDef.info
- Sqn. Ldr. Sarfaraz Ahmed Rafiqui By Group Captain M. Kaiser Tufail, at pakdef.info
- Boy ... We-ll Sort Them Out, from Defence Journal
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