M.M. Alam
Air Commodore
Years of Service: 1950-1982
Sitara-e-Jurat
Star of Courage - Third highest military award
“I was not thinking of any records, I was simply doing my duty.”
Key Achievement
5 Indian aircraft shot down in less than a minute
Era
1965
Aircraft Flown
Early Life
Muhammad Mahmood Alam was born in Calcutta, British India. He joined the Royal Indian Air Force in 1950.
Military Career
MM Alam became one of the most celebrated fighter pilots in the Pakistan Air Force. His exceptional skills and tactical brilliance made him a legend in aerial combat.
Key Operations
Operation Grand Slam
September 6, 1965
During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, MM Alam achieved the remarkable feat of shooting down 5 Indian Hunter aircraft in less than a minute, a world record in jet combat.
Legacy
MM Alam remains an icon of courage and skill in aerial warfare. His achievements continue to inspire generations of PAF pilots.