Military Career
| Ghulam Ahmad | |
|---|---|
Ft.Lt. Ghulam Ahmad flew Hawker Hurricanes during World War II as an Royal Indian Air Force fighter pilot. |
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| Allegiance | British India Pakistan |
| Service/branch | Indian Air Force Pakistan Air Force |
| Years of service | 1947-1948 |
| Rank | Flight Lieutenant |
| Unit | No. 1 Squadron, Indian Air Force No. 9 Squadron Griffins, P. A. F. |
| Battles/wars | World War II Burma Campaign Indo-Pakistani War of 1947 |
| Other work | Educationist, Military advisor, and an environmental scientist |
He joined the Royal Indian Air Force as a Fighter Pilot in the No. 1 Squadron, Indian Air Force. He fought against the Japanese Imperial Army in Burma during World War II, flying in a Hawker Hurricane fighter plane.
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