Sultan Mahmud (air officer)
Bir Uttom Recipient
Air Vice Marshal Sultan Mahmud, Bir Uttom (2 May 1942 – 14 August 2023) was a former chief of the Bangladesh Air Force and a former deputy chief martial law administrator. As a member of Kilo Flight, he was one of the founders of Bangladesh's Air Force. He later served as the Minister of Industries. He received the Independence Award from the Government of Bangladesh in 2018.
Early life and education
He was born on 2 May 1942 in Feni. He obtained his primary education from Armanitola Government High School. Later he was admitted to PAF College Sargodha. He completed his matriculation and Senior Cambridge from PAF College Sargodha in 1958 and in 1960 respectively. He joined the Pakistan Air Force as Cadet in 1960.
Career
He joined the Pakistan Air Force on 19 August 1960.
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