Denzil Keelor
Indian Air Force Vir Chakra recipient (born 1933) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Air Marshal Denzil Keelor PVSM, KC, AVSM, VrC (born 7 December 1933) is a retired air officer of the Indian Air Force and a hero of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.[1] He had a younger brother Trevor, who was also honoured for his service in the Indian Air Force. The brothers were both awarded the Vir Chakra for shooting down Pakistan Air Force Sabres.[1]
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Denzil Joseph Keelor | |
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Born | (1933-12-07) 7 December 1933 (age 90) Lucknow, British India |
Allegiance | India |
Service/ | India Air Force |
Years of service | 1954 - 1991 |
Rank | Air Marshal |
Service number | 4805 |
Commands held | Maharajpur Air Force Station Tactics and Air Combat Development Establishment 4 Squadron |
Battles/wars | Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 |
Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal Kirti Chakra Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vir Chakra |
Relations | Wing Commander Trevor Keelor (brother) |
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