SI(M), HI(M), SJ
(born 1 October 1931), was a 4 star rank air force officer who was the 10th Chief of Air Staff of Pakistan Air Force from July 1978 to March 1985. Air Chief Marshal Shamim was promoted to four star rank general and assumed the command of the Pakistan Air Force on 22 July ...1978. Air Chief Marshal Anwar Shamim, a war hero, is a one of the most decorated military officer in the Pakistan Armed Forces.
Shamim actively participated in the 1965 and 1971 Wars. In the September, 65 War he was O.C. Flying Sargodha. For his leadership and personal" bravery, he was awarded Sitara-i-Jurat. The citation for the award reads:
"Wing Commander Muhammad Anwar Shamim in his capacity as Officer Commanding, fighter-bombers wing, made significant contribution to the high morale and aggressive attitude of the pilots who flew from this station. He efficiently managed the changing air defence and other requirements and ensured, while fully meeting these requirements, that the pilots got sufficient rest and other comforts to enable them to fly intelligently and confidently. During the operation, he led 14 air defence/escort missions and 5 ground attack missions. His leadership during these operational missions was aggressive and confident and served as a very good example for his pilots to follow . He accepted long hours of duty, including operational sorties at odd hours of the day, with enthusiasm. Wing Commander Muhammad Anwar Shamim was, therefore, awarded Sitara-i-Juraat. "
In the 1971 War, he was Sector Commander Air Defence (Sout
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