Squadron Leader Peter Christy, SJ, was a PAF bomber pilot and weapon systems officer.
14 Facts About Peter Christy
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Peter Christy initially completed his secondary school education at St Patrick's High School, Karachi and matriculated with good marks.
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Peter Christy was known to have a keen sense of humor.
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Peter Christy entered the Pakistan Air Force Academy in 1955 and graduated from a basic flying training program in 1958.
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Peter Christy graduated from there with a specialisation in air weapons system and gained a commission in the Pakistan Air Force.
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Peter Christy began his career in 1962 as a flying officer.
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Peter Christy served as a B-57 Canberra navigator pilot and flew a number of successful operational missions in the 1965 war.
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Peter Christy subsequently ceased active service and began working for Pakistan International Airlines.
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Peter Christy was abroad working with PIA when the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 broke out.
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Peter Christy volunteered for war service with the PAF in December 1971.
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On 6 December 1971, Peter Christy was detailed as navigator for a bombing mission to Jamnagar.
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The plane was shot down during their return and Peter Christy was captured by the Indians.
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On 6 September 2006, independent analyst B Harry published the war study report IAF Combat Kills- 1971 Indo-Pak Air War, claiming that Christy had died while returning to Pakistan when the IAF's anti-aircraft artillery shot down Christy's plane, and that he had died before capture.
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On 6 September 2004, Squadron Leader Peter Christy was honoured by the Pakistan Television in a program sponsored by the Inter Services Public Relations.