Pilots Who Shot Down Indian Aircraft on 27 Feb Receive Sitara-e-Jurat

Wing Commanders Noman Ali Khan and Squadron Leader Hassan Mahmood Siddiqui of Pakistan Air Force (PAF), the two brave pilots who shot down Indian aircraft on February 27, 2019, during an airborne dogfight, have been conferred with Sitara-e-Jurat on the occasion of Defence Day.

The ceremony, held at the Presidency in Islamabad, was attended by federal ministers, senior military and civilian officials.


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On occasion, President Arif Ali awarded Sitara-e-Jurat – the third-highest military award – to Wing Commanders Noman Khan and Hassan Siddiqui.

The pilots downed two Indian planes on February 27 last year, one of which – an Indian MiG 27 – crashed inside Pakistan territory. Its pilot, Wing Commander Abhinandan, was arrested by Pakistan Army.

The arrested pilot was later handed over to the Indian authorities through the Wagah border.


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This year on February 27, Pakistan defense forces celebrated the first anniversary of ‘Operation Swift Retort’ as ‘Retaliation Day’ and ‘Surprise Day.’

Last year, on Defence Day, Wing Commander Noman Ali was conferred Sitara-e-Jurat, and Sq Leader Hasan Siddiqui was awarded Tamgha-i-Jurat for a successful implementation of ‘Operation Swift Retort.’ The two are hailed as heroes in Pakistan.


  • They deserve 2 more plots in DHA for doing their duty. DHA should expand their society to accommodate these brave officers.

  • WE LOVE PAKISTAN ARMY AND APPRECIATE ITS SERVICES FOR THE NATION OF PAKISTAN, EITHER HE HAS CONCERN WITH ANY CAMMUNITY AND ANY RELIGION.
    IN SIDE PAKISTAN WE ARE ALL IN ONE AGAINST THE ENEMY OF OUR COUNTRY AND BOARDERS. PAKISTAN ZINDA BAD PAK AR<Y PAINDA BAD.


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