He played a pivotal role in modernizing the IIAF, introducing advanced aircraft such as the F-14 Tomcat and establishing the Golden Crown aerobatic team. His efforts earned him the nickname “Blue Eyed General” and the title “Father of the Air Force.” In the aftermath of the 1979 Revolution, Jahanbani was arrested and tried by the Revolutionary Courts. Despite his significant contributions to military, he was convicted on charges including “War on God” and “Corruption on earth.” He was executed by firing squad on March 13, 1979, at Qasr Prison in Tehran.
