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Air Marshal

Sharbat Ali Changezi

HI(M)   SI(M)   SBt
Sharbat Ali Changezi.jpg
Changezi in 1966
Born (1932-03-10) 10 March 1932 (age 93)
Quetta, Baluchistan, British India
Allegiance  Pakistan
Service/branch  Pakistan Air Force
Years of service 1949–1987
Rank UK-Air-OF8.svg Air Marshal
Commands held No. 26 Squadron
Battles/wars Indo-Pakistani war of 1965
Indo-Pakistani war of 1971
Awards Hilal-e-Imtiaz.png Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military)
Sitara-e-Imtiaz.png Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military)
Sitara-e-Basalat.png Sitara-e-Basalat

Sharbat Ali Changezi, born on March 10, 1932, is a brave retired air officer from the Pakistan Air Force. He reached the high rank of a three-star air marshal. He was also a skilled fighter pilot.

Changezi led important air missions during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 and the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. In 1955, he showed his strong principles. He refused to meet the King of Afghanistan, Zahir Shah, during a visit to Pakistan. This was because of how the Hazara people were treated in Afghanistan.

Sharbat Ali Changezi is related to General Musa Khan. He is also married to Musa Khan's daughter.

Sharbat Ali Changezi's Air Force Career

Sharbat Ali Changezi joined the Pakistan Air Force in 1949. He served his country for many years, retiring in 1987. During his time, he became known for his courage and leadership.

Role in the 1965 War

During the 1965 war, Changezi was involved in exciting air battles. One famous event was a dogfight over Lahore district. In this fight, he and his fellow pilot successfully shot down enemy planes. This showed his skill as a fighter pilot.

Role in the 1971 War

In the 1971 war, Changezi continued to serve with bravery. He was the commanding officer of the No. 26 Squadron of the Pakistan Air Force. During this time, he flew F-86 Sabres, which were powerful fighter jets.

Awards and Honors

Sharbat Ali Changezi received several important awards for his service. These awards recognize his bravery and dedication to his country.

  • Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) (Crescent of Excellence): This is a very high military award.
  • Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military) (Star of Excellence): Another significant military honor.
  • Sitara-e-Basalat (Star of Good Conduct): This award recognizes acts of bravery and good conduct.

He also received several medals for his participation in wars and for special events:

  • Tamgha-e-Diffa
    Tamgha-e-Diffa (General Service Medal)
  • Sitara-e-Harb 1965 War Ribbon
    Sitara-e-Harb 1965 War (War Star 1965)
  • Sitara-e-Harb 1971 War
    Sitara-e-Harb 1971 War (War Star 1971)
  • War Medal 1965(Tamgha-e-Jang, A.H.1385)
    Tamgha-e-Jang 1965 War (War Medal 1965)
  • Tamgha-e-Jang 1971 War
    Tamgha-e-Jang 1971 War (War Medal 1971)
  • Tamgha-e-Sad Saala Jashan-e-Wiladat-e-Quaid-e-Azam
    Tamgha-e-Sad Saala Jashan-e-Wiladat-e-Quaid-e-Azam (100th Birth Anniversary of Muhammad Ali Jinnah) 1976
  • Republic Medal 1956 (Pakistan)
    Tamgha-e-Jamhuria (Republic Commemoration Medal) 1956
  • Hijri Tamgha
    Hijri Tamgha (Hijri Medal) 1979

See Also

  • List of Hazara people
  • List of people from Quetta
  • General Musa Khan Hazara
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