1965 India-Pakistan War hero Flight Lieutenant AT Cooke dies at 87
- Flight Lieutenant Alfred Tyrone Cooke, a Vir Chakra awardee and 1965 war hero, died in Delhi at 87.
- Cooke was honoured for his role in the legendary dogfight over Kalaikunda during the 1965 India-Pakistan War.
- Flying a Hawker Hunter, Cooke engaged Pakistani Sabre fighter jets despite being outnumbered four to one.
- The IAF paid tribute to Cooke, calling his Kalaikunda battle a “masterclass in aggressive air combat” and praising his gallantry.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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