Sharbat Ali Changezi facts for kids
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Air Marshal
Sharbat Ali Changezi
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Changezi in 1966
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| Born | 10 March 1932 Quetta, Baluchistan, British India |
| Allegiance |  Pakistan |
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 Pakistan Air Force |
| Years of service | 1949–1987 |
| Rank |  Air Marshal |
| Commands held | No. 26 Squadron |
| Battles/wars | Indo-Pakistani war of 1965 Indo-Pakistani war of 1971 |
| Awards |  Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military) Sitara-e-Basalat |
Sharbat Ali Changezi is a retired Air Marshal from the Pakistan Air Force. He was a brave fighter pilot who played a big role in the air battles during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 and the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. He was born on March 10, 1932.
In 1955, Changezi showed his strong principles. He refused to meet the King of Afghanistan, Zahir Shah, during his visit to Pakistan. He did this because he was upset about how the Hazara people were being treated in Afghanistan.
Sharbat Ali Changezi is also related to General Musa Khan. He is married to Musa Khan's daughter.
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Sharbat Ali Changezi: A Hero Pilot
Sharbat Ali Changezi joined the Pakistan Air Force in 1949 and served until 1987. He became a high-ranking officer, reaching the level of Air Marshal, which is a three-star rank. This means he was a very important leader in the air force.
His Role in the 1965 War
During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, Sharbat Ali Changezi was a key pilot. He was involved in exciting air battles, also known as dogfights, over Lahore district. In one of these dogfights, he and his fellow pilot successfully shot down enemy planes. This showed his skill and bravery in the air.
Leading in the 1971 War
When the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 happened, Changezi was the leader, or officer commanding, of the No. 26 Squadron of the Pakistan Air Force. He flew F-86 Sabres, which were powerful fighter jets at the time. His leadership was very important during these challenging times.
Awards and Honors
Sharbat Ali Changezi received several important awards for his bravery and service to Pakistan. These awards show how much he contributed to his country's defense.
- Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military): This is a very high honor, meaning "Crescent of Excellence." It's given for great service to Pakistan.
- Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military): This award means "Star of Excellence" and is given for outstanding achievements.
- Sitara-e-Basalat: This award means "Star of Good Conduct" and recognizes acts of bravery and courage.
See also
- List of Hazara people
- List of people from Quetta
- General Musa Khan Hazara
- Samad Ali Changezi
