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{{EngvarB|date=September | {{Short description|Pakistani B-57 WSO who disappeared}} | ||
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| rank = [[Squadron Leader]] | | rank = [[Squadron Leader]] | ||
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| unit = [[ | | unit = [[No. 7 Squadron (Pakistan Air Force)|No. 7 Squadron ''Bandits'']] | ||
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| battles = [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965]]<br>[[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]] | | battles = [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965]]<br>[[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]] | ||
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==Education== | ==Education== | ||
Christy was born in [[Karachi]] then-[[British India]] in 1937. The son of | Christy was born in [[Karachi]] then-[[British India]] in 1937. The son of Maula Bakhsh Christy, a fire fighter in the Air Force who belonged to Multan.{{clarify|date=December 2017|reason=What does "belonged to Multan" mean?}} He initially completed his secondary school education at [[St Patrick's High School, Karachi]] and [[Matriculation|matriculated]] with good marks.<ref>{{cite web | ||
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</ref> According to Christy's teachers, he had been a very intelligent student who always performed very well in sports as well. | </ref> According to Christy's teachers, he had been a very intelligent student who always performed very well in sports as well. He was known to have a keen sense of humor. | ||
==Air Force career== | ==Air Force career== | ||
Christy entered the [[Pakistan Air Force Academy]] in 1955 and graduated from a basic flying training program in 1958. The same year he was sent to the [[PAF Base Rafiqui|Commanders and Combat Flight School]] at [[Shorkot]]. He graduated from there with a specialisation in air weapons system and gained a commission in the | Christy entered the [[Pakistan Air Force Academy]] in 1955 and graduated from a basic flying training program in 1958. The same year he was sent to the [[PAF Base Rafiqui|Commanders and Combat Flight School]] at [[Shorkot]]. He graduated from there with a specialisation in air weapons system and gained a commission in the Pakistan Air Force. Christy began his career in 1962 as a [[flying officer]]. In 1964, Christy was promoted to flight lieutenant.<ref>[http://www.pakistanchristianpost.com/headlinenewsd.php?hnewsid=1889 Ibid of Pakistan Christian Post]</ref> | ||
Christy served as a B-57 Canberra [[navigator]] pilot and flew a number of [[Aerial warfare in 1965 India Pakistan War|successful operational missions]] in the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965|1965 war]]. His | Christy served as a B-57 Canberra [[navigator]] pilot and flew a number of [[Aerial warfare in 1965 India Pakistan War|successful operational missions]] in the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965|1965 war]]. His bravery and eagerness to serve gained him praise and he was conferred with [[Tamgha-i-Jurat]] by the [[Government of Pakistan]] in 1965 at a public ceremony. In 1968, he was promoted to the rank of [[squadron leader]] in the Pakistan Air Force. | ||
Christy subsequently ceased active service and began working for [[Pakistan International Airlines]] (PIA). He was abroad working with PIA when the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]] broke out. Christy volunteered for war service with the PAF in December 1971.<ref>{{cite web | Christy subsequently ceased active service and began working for [[Pakistan International Airlines]] (PIA). He was abroad working with PIA when the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]] broke out. Christy volunteered for war service with the PAF in December 1971.<ref>{{cite web | ||
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</ref> Christy was selected for bomber operations | </ref> Christy was selected for bomber operations. | ||
On 4 December 1971 at [[GMT-4:00|4:00 o'clock]] in the evening from [[PAF Base Faisal]], he was given a special mission to destroy an [[Indian Air Force]] special [[Military airbase|air station]] located at [[Jamnagar]] because missile attacks had increased from the Indian side and their fighter planes were continuously targeting the PAF flying bases in Karachi. | On 4 December 1971 at [[GMT-4:00|4:00 o'clock]] in the evening from [[PAF Base Faisal]], he was given a special mission to destroy an [[Indian Air Force]] special [[Military airbase|air station]] located at [[Jamnagar]] because missile attacks had increased from the Indian side and their fighter planes were continuously targeting the PAF flying bases in Karachi. | ||
After attending continuous briefing sessions with his commanders, he, as a [[weapon systems officer]] (WSO) and navigator, along with [[Wing Commander (rank)|Wing Commander]] [[Stephen Israel]] prepared for the mission. The mission codename was "Do-or-Die (DoD)". On 6 December 1971, Christy was detailed as navigator for a bombing mission to Jamnagar. The mission was completed successfully and the Indian Air Force's air station was completed destroyed | After attending continuous briefing sessions with his commanders, he, as a [[weapon systems officer]] (WSO) and navigator, along with [[Wing Commander (rank)|Wing Commander]] [[Stephen Israel]] prepared for the mission. The mission codename was "Do-or-Die (DoD)". On 6 December 1971, Christy was detailed as navigator for a bombing mission to Jamnagar. The mission was completed successfully and the Indian Air Force's air station was completed destroyed. The plane was shot down during their return and Peter Christy was captured by the Indians. Christy failed to return to base.<ref>{{cite web | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[List of people who disappeared mysteriously: | * [[List of people who disappeared mysteriously: 1910–1990|List of people who disappeared]] | ||
* [[8-Pass Charlie]] | |||
* Group Captain [[Saiful Azam]] | |||
* [[Sarfaraz Ahmed Rafiqui]] | |||
* [[Mervyn Middlecoat]] | |||
* [[Muhammad Mahmood Alam]] | |||
* [[Marium Mukhtiar]] | |||
* [[Ayesha Farooq]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:1937 births]] | [[Category:1937 births]] | ||
[[Category:1970s missing person cases]] | [[Category:1970s missing person cases]] | ||
[[Category:1971 deaths]] | |||
[[Category:Aerial disappearances of military personnel in action]] | [[Category:Aerial disappearances of military personnel in action]] | ||
[[Category:Military personnel from Karachi]] | [[Category:Military personnel from Karachi]] | ||
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[[Category:Shot-down aviators]] | [[Category:Shot-down aviators]] | ||
[[Category:St. Patrick's High School, Karachi alumni]] | [[Category:St. Patrick's High School, Karachi alumni]] | ||