Which Bir Sreshtho recipient was an instructor pilot who tried to hijack a Pakistan Air Force T-33 trainer jet in 1971 to defect to Bangladesh?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman
- Step 1: Matiur Rahman was an instructor pilot at PAF Base Masroor in 1971 and, on 20 August 1971, attempted to hijack the T-33 flown by Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas in midair to defect to Bangladesh. Answer: Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman. Why not the others: Squadron Leader Sadruddin, Wing Commander Khademul Bashar and Flight Lieutenant Badrul Alam don't fit.
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