Squadron Leader Rais Ahmad Rafi flew a total of 14 operational missions during the Indo-Pakistan War.
The officer led his Squadron on most of the hazardous missions to Ambala, Adampur, Jamnagar and Jodhpur.
He completed all the missions assigned to him in a highly professional manner and in complete disregard of his personal safety.
The officer was a source of inspiration for other pilots in the Squadron and has set a fine example of courage, valour and determination.
He invariably delivered his attacks with great accuracy and precision causing maximum damage to the enemy. For his courage and gallantry performance, Squadron Leader Rais Ahmed Rafi was awarded Sitara-i-Juraat.
The officer led his Squadron on most of the hazardous missions to Ambala, Adampur, Jamnagar and Jodhpur.
He completed all the missions assigned to him in a highly professional manner and in complete disregard of his personal safety.
The officer was a source of inspiration for other pilots in the Squadron and has set a fine example of courage, valour and determination.
He invariably delivered his attacks with great accuracy and precision causing maximum damage to the enemy. For his courage and gallantry performance, Squadron Leader Rais Ahmed Rafi was awarded Sitara-i-Juraat.