About Alfred Tyrone Cooke
Born 1939. Alfred Tyrone Cooke is an Indian aircraft pilot.
Flight Lieutenant Alfred Tyrone Cooke VrC (born 1939 or 1940) is an Indian pilot who was decorated for his role in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. He was honoured with the Vir Chakra in September 1965. He received the award for shooting down a Sabre jet and severely damaging another, whilst flying a Hawker Hunter, whilst they were under anti-aircraft fire.
Biography Alfred Cooke VrC attended La Martiniere Lucknow. He left service as a flight lieutenant and settled down in Australia.
Vir Chakra The citation for the Vir Chakra awarded to him reads:
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Who is Alfred Tyrone Cooke?
Recipient of Vir Chakra
When was Alfred Tyrone Cooke born?
Alfred Tyrone Cooke was born in 1939.
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Alfred Tyrone Cooke is an aircraft pilot.
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Alfred Tyrone Cooke is Indian.
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