Trevor Keelor
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Wing Commander Trevor Keelor, VrC, VM (8 December 1934 – 27 April 2002) was an officer of Indian Air Force who participated in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. He was honoured with a number of medals including the Vir Chakra and the Vayu Sena Medal.[1][2] He had an elder brother, Denzil, who was also honoured for his service in the Indian Air Force. Both brothers have a Vir Chakra for the same feat of shooting down Pakistan Air Force F-86 Sabre fighters. It was the first time two brothers have received Vir Chakras for the same reason.[1]
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Trevor Joseph Keelor | |
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Birth name | Trevor Keelor |
Nickname(s) | Saber Killer |
Born | (1934-12-08)8 December 1934 Lucknow, British India |
Died | 27 April 2002(2002-04-27) (aged 67) |
Buried | War Memorial Christian cemetery. |
Allegiance | India |
Service/ | Indian Air Force |
Years of service | 1954-1978 |
Rank | Wing Commander |
Service number | 4818 F(P) |
Unit | No. 23 Squadron, Gnat Unit |
Commands held | No.18 Squadron |
Battles/wars | Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 |
Awards | Vir Chakra Vayu Sena Medal |
Spouse(s) | Patricia Ann Keelor |
Children | Basil Keelor |
Relations | Air Marshal Denzil Keelor |
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