Chiefs of the Air Staff - Pakistan Air Force
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Air Chief Marshal Anwar Shamim
01 Oct, 1931 marks the date of birth of a highly decorated and acknowledged professional officer of PAF, Air Chief Marshal Anwar Shamim, whose contributions were acknowledged both at national and international levels. Not only did he receive an SJ for his gallantry, he was also the proud recipient of NI (M), HI (M), and SI (M). His foreign decorations included Al Istiqlal from Royal Jordanian Government; and Legion of Merit from the United States of America.
ACM Shamim was the 10th Chief of PAF and his notable contributions included the induction of the state-of-the-art F-16s, the acquisition of A-5s, and the creation of three Regional Air Commands resulting in efficient conduct of Air Operations as well as synergy of land-air & naval-air operations.
He also instituted a system of annual operational exercises like
‘Exercise Jet Stream’ to enhance PAF’s combat readiness.
ACM Anwar Shamim also served at various Command and Staff appointments, which included Deputy Director Operations at AHQ, Chief Instructor at the prestigious FLS (Fighter Leaders’ School), and Director Projects at AHQ.
During the Indo-Pak War of 1965, Wg Cdr Shamim was commanding No 33 Fighter Wing at Sargodha. He not only actively participated in the Air Operations during the war; but also played a key role in honing the skills of select group of fighter pilots under his command. In 1968, he proceeded to Jordan on deputation and served the Royal Jordanian Air Force as Air Adviser to His Majesty King Hussain Bin Talal for two years. During his service at Jordan, he played a key role in reforming the Jordanian Air Force. During Indo-Pak War in 1971, he was commanding Sakesar Air Base and was responsible for the Air Defence of aerial frontiers of northern sector of Pakistan.
ACM Anwar Shamim's services for PAF will always be remembered.
01 Oct, 1931 marks the date of birth of a highly decorated and acknowledged professional officer of PAF, Air Chief Marshal Anwar Shamim, whose contributions were acknowledged both at national and international levels. Not only did he receive an SJ for his gallantry, he was also the proud recipient of NI (M), HI (M), and SI (M). His foreign decorations included Al Istiqlal from Royal Jordanian Government; and Legion of Merit from the United States of America.
ACM Shamim was the 10th Chief of PAF and his notable contributions included the induction of the state-of-the-art F-16s, the acquisition of A-5s, and the creation of three Regional Air Commands resulting in efficient conduct of Air Operations as well as synergy of land-air & naval-air operations.
He also instituted a system of annual operational exercises like
‘Exercise Jet Stream’ to enhance PAF’s combat readiness.
ACM Anwar Shamim also served at various Command and Staff appointments, which included Deputy Director Operations at AHQ, Chief Instructor at the prestigious FLS (Fighter Leaders’ School), and Director Projects at AHQ.
During the Indo-Pak War of 1965, Wg Cdr Shamim was commanding No 33 Fighter Wing at Sargodha. He not only actively participated in the Air Operations during the war; but also played a key role in honing the skills of select group of fighter pilots under his command. In 1968, he proceeded to Jordan on deputation and served the Royal Jordanian Air Force as Air Adviser to His Majesty King Hussain Bin Talal for two years. During his service at Jordan, he played a key role in reforming the Jordanian Air Force. During Indo-Pak War in 1971, he was commanding Sakesar Air Base and was responsible for the Air Defence of aerial frontiers of northern sector of Pakistan.
ACM Anwar Shamim's services for PAF will always be remembered.
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The Fearless Warriors of Pakistan
Legendary Air Marshal Malik Nur Khan Awan [22 February 1923 – 15 December 2011]
Air Marshal Nur Khan Awan HJ,HQA, HS, SPk, SQA, an ultimate Legendary C-in C, Icon Leader & A Fearless Commander who led from the front.
The list of the great icons and legacies of Pakistan cannot be completed without the name of Air Marshal (Retd) Nur Khan. However, we Pakistanis lost this legendry icon on the December 15, 2011 when he left for his final resting place. His services as a military man, especially during the 1965 Pakistan-India war, can never be forgotten as well as his services to raising the name of Pakistan at the international level in sports such as Squash, Hockey and Cricket and raising the status of PIA to the Best Airline in the world.
He was a man of steel, a man of iron will who altered the course of everything of which he was given authority, in the positive direction.
Legendary Air Marshal Malik Nur Khan Awan [22 February 1923 – 15 December 2011]
Air Marshal Nur Khan Awan HJ,HQA, HS, SPk, SQA, an ultimate Legendary C-in C, Icon Leader & A Fearless Commander who led from the front.
The list of the great icons and legacies of Pakistan cannot be completed without the name of Air Marshal (Retd) Nur Khan. However, we Pakistanis lost this legendry icon on the December 15, 2011 when he left for his final resting place. His services as a military man, especially during the 1965 Pakistan-India war, can never be forgotten as well as his services to raising the name of Pakistan at the international level in sports such as Squash, Hockey and Cricket and raising the status of PIA to the Best Airline in the world.
He was a man of steel, a man of iron will who altered the course of everything of which he was given authority, in the positive direction.
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Air Marshal Samuel Charles Elworthy, RAF Chief of the Air Staff during a visit of PAF Drigh Road (now PAF Base, Faisal) with PAF C-in-C Air Marshal Asghar Khan on 30 Nov,1964.
Air Marshal Elworthy also had the unique distinction of being the first Commanding Officer of the Royal Pakistan Air Force Station, Drigh Road, when he assumed the command as a Group Captain on 01 Nov, 1947 till May,1949.
Air Marshal Elworthy also had the unique distinction of being the first Commanding Officer of the Royal Pakistan Air Force Station, Drigh Road, when he assumed the command as a Group Captain on 01 Nov, 1947 till May,1949.
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Karachi, 1961..
Air Marshal Rahim khan, Then Base Commander Masroor Presenting all round best Trophy to Flying officer Farooq Umar at jet Conversion School Masroor Karachi in 1961.(AM Rahim khan later became chief of the Air staff Pakistan Air Force in 1971 and helped Create the Lybian Air force which fought the 1973 Arab israel war with great Distinction to win back the Suez Canal and the oil fields at Abu Rudais in Sinai ).
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Air Marshal Rahim khan, Then Base Commander Masroor Presenting all round best Trophy to Flying officer Farooq Umar at jet Conversion School Masroor Karachi in 1961.(AM Rahim khan later became chief of the Air staff Pakistan Air Force in 1971 and helped Create the Lybian Air force which fought the 1973 Arab israel war with great Distinction to win back the Suez Canal and the oil fields at Abu Rudais in Sinai ).
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Courtsey: Farooq Foundation.
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