Hossein Khalatbari
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Hossein Khalatbari Mokarram (Persian: حسین خلعتبری; 4 October 1949 – 21 March 1985) was an Iranian fighter pilot who served in the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force during Iran–Iraq War. He flew both D- and E-models of McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II.[2]: 80
Hossein Khalatbari | |
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Birth name | Hossein Khalatbari Mokarram |
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Born | (1949-10-04)4 October 1949 Baslkuh, Ramsar, Mazandaran, Imperial State of Iran |
Died | 21 March 1985(1985-03-21) (aged 35) near Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran |
Buried | Mirza Kuchak Khan Peak, Chehel Shahidan Martyrs Garden, Ramsar |
Allegiance | Iran |
Service/ | Ground Force[lower-alpha 1] Air Force |
Years of service | 1968–70;[lower-alpha 1] 1972–85 |
Rank | Major |
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Awards | ![]() |
Spouse(s) |
Shahla Dolatshahi
(m. 1979–1985) |
Website | khalabankhalatbari |
He has been described as a "legendary"[2]: 80 and "distinguished patriotic" pilot[2]: 81 who was a "respected commander".[2]: 81 Khalatbari is praised for his anti-surface warfare and scrambling skills, and held the record of the most scramble flights in the Iranian Air Force until his death.[3]
Khalatbari was awarded a Fath Medal of Honor and gained 17 months of seniority for his performance.[3] He was posthumously promoted from major[2]: 80 to major general.[4]