Cecil Chaudhry | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 August 1941 Dalwal, Punjab, British India, now Pakistan |
| Died | 13 April 2012 (aged 70) Lahore, Pakistan |
| Allegiance |  Pakistan |
| Service |  Pakistan Air Force |
| Years of service | 1958–1986 |
| Rank |  Group Captain |
| Service number | Pak/4055 |
| Unit | No. 5 Squadron Fighting Falcons |
| Commands | Masroor Air Force Base Sargodha Air Force Base No. 32 Fighter Ground Attack Wing No. 38 Multi-Role Wing Combat Commander's School |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards |  Sitara-e-Jurat Sitara-e-Basalat Pride of Performance |
| Alma mater | St. Anthony High School, Lahore, Forman Christian College |
| Other work | Educationist |
Group Captain Cecil Chaudhry SJ, SBt, PP (Urdu:سیسل چودھری; 27 August 1941 – 13 April 2012) was a Pakistani academic, human rights activist, and a veteran fighter pilot. As a flight lieutenant, he fought in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 and as a squadron leader in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. During the 1965 war, Chaudhry and three other pilots, under the leadership of Wing Commander Anwar Shamim, attacked the Amritsar Radar Station in a difficult operation. He was awarded the Sitara-e-Jurat (Star of Courage) for his actions during that mission.[1][2]
During the 1971 war, his aircraft was shot by ground fire, Cecil ejected safely and was recovered by troops of the 40 Punjab in Zafarwal Sector.
- ^ the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war his aircraft was shot down by ground fire. Cecil bailed out and was recovered by troops of 40 Punjab in Zafarwal Sector. cecil-chaudhry-passes-away Obituary: War hero Cecil Chaudhry passes away (Minorities' alliance announces 10-day mourning) The Express Tribune, Published 14 April 2012. Retrieved 7 October 2021
- ^ Shireen Najib (2013). My Life, My Stories (Cecil Chaudhry a war hero) pages 83 to 85. Dorrance. ISBN 9781480900004. Retrieved 7 October 2021.