Air Marshal Denzil Keelor
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A brief biography
Air Marshal Denzil Keelor PVSM, KC, AVSM, VrC, born on December 7, 1933, was a distinguished officer in the Indian Air Force and a celebrated hero of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. Born in Lucknow, he was commissioned into the IAF on November 6, 1954. During the 1965 war, he earned the Vir Chakra for shooting down a Pakistani Sabre jet while leading a mission.
Who was Air Marshal Denzil Keelor?
The British went but left a deep scar on the history of India by playing divide and rule strategy, which led to the creation of two different nations in 1947, i.e., India and Pakistan.
Since then, India and Pakistan have had a tumultuous relationship marked by numerous wars and territorial claims.
One such war was the 1965 war, in which both countries fought over the region of Kashmir, leading to a United Nations-mediated ceasefire. At last, India won the war.
The reason? The mighty, loyal, and brave soldiers of India, who fought with courage and determination to defend their country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
One such commando was Air Marshal Denzil Keelor, who shot down Pak Sabre in the 1965 war. He and his brother Trevor were both awarded the Vir Chakra for successfully downing Pakistan Air Force Sabres in aerial combat.
Who was Air Marshal Denzil Keelor?
Air Marshal Denzil Keelor was an air officer of the Indian Air Force and a hero of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.
He and his brother Wing Commander Trevor Keelor shot down a Pakistani Sabre aircraft, which was a turning point in the war. Their bravery and skill in combat earned them both the Vir Chakra, India's third-highest military award.
