| Name
/ Title |
TREVOR KEELOR |
| Date of
Birth |
December 08, 1934 |
| Date of
Death |
April 27, 2002 |
| Identity |
Indian hero of the Indo-Pakistani war |
|
Date-wise Events / Works |
- 1953:
He joined the IAF in 1953 and rose to the rank of Wing
Commander.
- 1978: He retired from IAF
during this year.
- February 05, 1964:
With great presence of mind and careful handling of the
aircraft with failed engine, he accomplished the forced
landing successfully without any damage to the aircraft. He
was awarded Vayu Sena Mandal for this bravery.
- September 03, 1965: On
receipt of a report that a formation of Pakistani fighters
were circling over our Army position in the Chhamb Sector of
J&K, a formation of Gnat aircraft was ordered to intercept
the intruders. Approaching the area, he sighted enemy F-86
Sabre jets and engaged them in air battle. When the combat
was in progress, F-104 Starfighters of the Pakistani Air
Force also joined in. Unmindful of the numerical superiority
of the enemy, Sq Ldr Keelor chased a Sabre jet and destroyed
it. This was the first victory of our Air Force
in the air battles against the Pakistani Air Force. In this
operation, Sqn Ldr Keelor displayed courage and leadership
of a high order in the best traditions of the Air Force.
He was awarded Veer Chakra for this brave act.
|
| General |
-
He was honoured with a number of medals including the Vir Chakra
and the Vayu Sena Medal.
-
His elder brother, Denzil, who was also honoured for his service
in the Indian Air Force.
-
Both brothers have a Vir Chakra for the same feat of
shooting down Sabre jets.
-
This is the first time two brothers have received Vir Chakras
for the same reason.
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