Hashem Al-e-Agha

Hashem Al-e-Agha (; November 18, 1945 – August 11, 1984) was an Iranian fighter pilot. Al-e-Agha served as an instructor pilot and commander for the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force during the Iran–Iraq War while flying the F-14 Tomcat. Following basic flight training, Al-e-Agha underwent specialized training in the F-14 in the United States before serving as an instructor for Iranian students. During the Iran–Iraq War, Al-e-Agha assisted in establishing air superiority over the border region of Khuzestan prior to serving in Iranian air-defense operations. While escorting Iranian oil tankers in the Persian Gulf, Al-e-Agha was shot down during an attack by planes of the Iraqi Air Force.

Career Early years Al-e-Agha entered the Imperial Iranian Air Force as a cadet and following completing his basic and elementary flight training, he was assigned to the 43rd Tactical Training Squadron at the 4th Tactical Fighter Base in order to fly with Northrop F-5. French military historian Pierre Razoux has credited him with 3 confirmed kills.

Commanding style Cooper describes tactics planned by Al-e-Agha as "innovative" He had two children.