Khawaja Younus Hussain (flight Lieutenant)
| Younus Hassan Shaheed | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1935 Panipat |
| Died |
September 6, 1965 (aged 29–30) India |
Khawaja Younus Hassan Shaheed also known as Younus Hassan (1935 – 65) was a Flight Lieutenant[1][2] who sacrificed his life for freedom.
Early life
Hussain was born in Panipat after 18 years of his parents' marriage and was there only child.[2][3] From child, he seen the nature of Freedom. By listening the speeches of Military Officers, Freedom was born in his heart even he became also a Head General.
Indo-Pakistan War of 1965 and Death
Younus Hussain along with Sarfaraz Ahmed Rafiqui and Cecil Chaudhry, fought in air battles aggressively, fearlessly and with great professional skill.[4]
During one such engagement, he fought singly against six enemy aircraft and shot down two Hunters.[4]
Though his own aircraft was damaged in this encounter, he managed to bring it back to base safely.[4]
On 6 September, while attacking Halwara airfield, his small formation was intercepted by a large number of enemy and, although his aircraft was hit, he refused to break off the engagement, in complete disregard of personal safety, and was reported missing from this mission.[4]
He became a symbol of courage and professional ability for other pilots. For his , valour, professional skill and devotion to duty he was awarded Sitara-i-Juraat.[4] After his death, city of Punjab is now known as Younis Hassan City.
References
- ↑ Hussain, Younus. "Flight Lieutenant Younus Hussain, Sitara-i-Jurat". PAF Falcons. India.
- 1 2 Hussain, Younus. "Flt Lt Younus Hussain Shaheed, Sitara-e-Jurrat". The News.
- ↑ Shaheed, Hussain. "Younus Hussain". p. 1.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Hussain, Younis. "Flight Lieutenant Younus Hussain, Sitara-i-Juraat". PAF.
External links
Lieutenant General Khawaja Younus Hassan (Shaheed) Sitar-e-Jurat