I'm hearing my dad is Ali Mohamadi Javid Shalmani and flew a MIG-23 and was Iranian Air Force
Photo thread: Iranian Pilots
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To be Honest, it sometimes is a real pain when searching about Army [Artesh] in general.
I believe You are right, and I received info about Accident from BG Mazandarani, mentioning his name and his rank; Major. But is not mentioned which plane he flew. No records available. The problem is that Iran was not an official user of Soviet made Aircrafts, it means has no Pilots trained to fly with MiG's, Sukhoi's or any other Eastern Block made planes / choppers.
2 main sources "Golzar" and "AjaShohada" both have links about him!
https://www.golzar.info/37340/شهید-علی-محمدی-شلمانی/
شهید علی محمدی شلمانی - شهدای ارتش
The article on Golzar.Info, has listed him as "Army Aviation" Pilot, but served in Air Force during war ... in The other link, he is listed as Air Force Personnel. Also there is no records of him available in Army / Air Force websites.
Merci. A few pilots that lice in my area that are from Iran helped me and just sent me this info.
There are a few others but it will not let me upload.
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There are several Instagram Aviation Pages available, I hope they can help you to find more info, pictures, memories from your late Father.
After selecting files, click on show thumbnail. or directly upload them from "Insert Image" option.
You have no idea how much I appreciate you helping me. What I've tried to find out in 25 years, you found out in one day. If you ever need anything from USA, please don't hesitate to reach out.
This is why I like this forum. People helping others. Good job Artesh 
Greetings my friend! So I was able to narrow down family for Ali Mohamadi Javid Shalmani. They are saying he trained in Texas in 1975-1976. I was born in November of 1973. Is there a way to find out when he began his initial training? I know all pilots go thru DLI for English learning. I'm just not sure how long their training is from. I also know that the calendars are different in the US versus Iran.
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After First Solo Flight, The Best ones were sent to United States, Rest were sent to England or Pakistan. It took 2 years, as they return, they would become commissioned and promote to the rank of 2Lt. or they study in Iran for 4 years and then were sent to US for further training, 2 years also. all depends on so many circumstances.
It is hard to tell that which group, Major Shalmani was in. He was born in 1331 (1953), there is no record of when, where and how did he join Army. The whole Army officers were studied the First year, which includes basics and general knowledge of the day, including politics, history, language, and ... .
about Personal life, there is no records. whether he was married or no, if yes, when, where and whom? no info available in Internet or Books.
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This one reminds me of a friend in High School in 1979-1980 in Ogden, Utah, USA - Steve Anvar.
His Father, Bijan Anvar, was a Colonel in the Imperial Iranian Air Force, stationed at Hill Air Force Base in the late 1970s as head of the Iranian F-4 Phantom training unit. When the revolution took place, he requested (and was granted) political asylum.
While looking for his Father's name, I found his Mother's obituary: https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/s...aspx?n=amyr-gayla-swanson-anvar&pid=135235875
Here is a site with a group photo of IIAF F-5 pilots in 1971, including then-Major Bijan Anvar: http://k1pilot.byethost16.com/41sq.html?i=1
He is the 4th from the left:
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I Know both of them.
ex Major Keyvan Nourhaghighi, A Traitor, Pan Islamist, Pan Arabist, loyal to Islamic Dictatorship and Political Activist. Former IIAF Active Pilot. He left country, shortly after revolution. He even didn't stay to fight for Mullah's. the second site, "k1pilot" is his personal site. back when I had an active Instagram account, I pm ed his and said: If he really loves regime, why he doesn't move to Iran, to enjoy what he pretend to die for and see what regime has done with Iran?, no answers!!! He blocked me! not only me, but also anyone who says anything against regime, is blocked!
Colonel Bijan Anvar, in 1982, he a group of other pilots and other specialists of former IIAF requested to come to Iran and fight. It was denied by Khomeini.
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On February 4, 1985, an Iranian Air Force P-3F Orion Maritime Patrol Aircraft Crashed on Landing after mechanical failure prevented the landing gear to completely open, 5 of 11 crew-members were Killed in Accident.
Captain Seyed Naser Seyed-Karimi
Major Kazem Khatibi
1Lt. Amir Moradqoli
WO2 Ali Akbar Kohvand
SSGT Rahim Rastghamat
SGT Shahryar Vaqefi
Captain Seyed Naser Seyed-Karimi
Major Kazem Khatibi
1Lt. Amir Moradqoli
WO2 Ali Akbar Kohvand
SSGT Rahim Rastghamat
SGT Shahryar Vaqefi
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Iranian Air Force F-14 Tomcat pilot and Ace
Brigadier General Ali-Asghar Jahanbakhsh
BG A. A. Jahanbakhsh, Left: 1978 , Right: 2021
Brigadier General Ali-Asghar Jahanbakhsh
BG A. A. Jahanbakhsh, Left: 1978 , Right: 2021
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Tavangarian, Akbar
Brigadier General
DoB: September 19, 1950 - Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.
DoD: September 24, 2019 - Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
F-5A/B Freedom Fighter
F-4E Phantom II
Senior Test Pilot
Senior Instructor pilot
Brigadier General
DoB: September 19, 1950 - Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.
DoD: September 24, 2019 - Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
F-5A/B Freedom Fighter
F-4E Phantom II
Senior Test Pilot
Senior Instructor pilot
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Mohagheghi, Manoochehr
Major General
1943 - Tabriz, W. Azerbaijan, Iran
10/01/2021 - Tehran, Tehran, Iran
F-4E Phantom II Pilot
Senior Instructor Pilot
Deputy leader of Operation "Kaman 99"
Leader of Bushehr's AFB Phantoms raid on "Kaman 99"
Flew 382 Special Missions and +3500 Hours of flight with Phantom, during his career.
Major General
1943 - Tabriz, W. Azerbaijan, Iran
10/01/2021 - Tehran, Tehran, Iran
F-4E Phantom II Pilot
Senior Instructor Pilot
Deputy leader of Operation "Kaman 99"
Leader of Bushehr's AFB Phantoms raid on "Kaman 99"
Flew 382 Special Missions and +3500 Hours of flight with Phantom, during his career.
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Khaleqi, Mohammad Reza
Colonel
F-4E Phantom II
Colonel
F-4E Phantom II
That is a T-38, not a Phantom II.
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Photo is taken when he was a cadet in Texas, US. Notice that there is no rank insignia on his shoulders nor any patches on his uniform.
I understand, I am telling you the plane is not a F-4E Phantom II.
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Assadzadeh, Abolfazl; Sargord (Major)
F-5E Tiger II
DoB: 1954 December 4, Jahrom, Fars Province, Iran
KIA on 1986 January 28, Over Al-Faw peninsula, Iraq
An article in local newspaper, He is seen in centre of the photo.
A monument and statue has been built in his hometown in 2010.
F-5E Tiger II
DoB: 1954 December 4, Jahrom, Fars Province, Iran
KIA on 1986 January 28, Over Al-Faw peninsula, Iraq
An article in local newspaper, He is seen in centre of the photo.
A monument and statue has been built in his hometown in 2010.
Good shots!
