Nation Remembers 1965 War Hero M.M. Alam on His 12th Death Anniversary
— March 18, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AIA) The 12th death anniversary of 1965 War Hero Air Commodore Muhammad Mahmood Alam, widely known as M.M. Alam, is being observed today.
Nicknamed “Little Dragon,” Alam became a legendary fighter pilot during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. Piloting an F-86 Sabre, he achieved a remarkable feat by shooting down five Indian warplanes in under a minute, a record that remains unbeaten. In total, he downed nine enemy aircraft in aerial combat.
For his extraordinary bravery, he was awarded Sitara-e-Jurat, Pakistan’s prestigious military honour.
M.M. Alam passed away in Karachi on this day in 2013 at the age of 77 after battling a prolonged illness.