History & Operations of Wars of Pakistan Air Force

PAF B-57 Bomber Ops in 1965 War​


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During the 1965 War, then Flt Lt Muhammad Akbar cemented his legend. As Flt Cdr, he led PAF’s first offensive strike on Indian Air Force base Pathankot, flying low under deadly fire and delivering precision devastation. His formation executed 22 attacks, destroying 12–14 enemy aircraft — MiGs, Mysteres, C-119s — along with the ATC building. Earlier that same day, he flew in the Sabre formation that shattered enemy armour at Wagah, decisively shifting the battle’s momentum.

Over the conflict, he flew 13 strike and 10 Air Defence missions, with confirmed destruction of enemy aircraft, tanks, vehicles and artillery. For his extraordinary bravery and leadership, he was bestowed Sitara-e-Jurat.
 
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In August 1965, while serving with No 6 Squadron, then Flight Lieutenant Nazir Ahmad Khan volunteered for critical night supply missions in support of Pakistan Army troops in Srinagar Valley during Operation Gibraltar.

On 23 August 1965, flying an unarmed transport aircraft across the Ceasefire Line in adverse weather and mountainous terrain, he successfully delivered 28,000 pounds of guns, ammunition and rations, executing a precise blind drop with remarkable accuracy within half a kilometre of the designated zone.

During the 1965 War, Pakistan Air Force innovatively employed C-130 Hercules as a heavy bomber. Flt Lt Nazir Ahmad Khan played a key role in developing procedures for this unprecedented role and flew one of the historic bombing missions against enemy positions in Lahore-Kasur sector, successfully releasing the bomb-load before escaping intense anti-aircraft fire at treetop level.

During the 1971 War, then Sqn Ldr Nazir Ahmad Khan displayed exceptional bravery while flying C-130 operations in East Pakistan.

In April 1971, Nazir Ahmad Khan carried out daring low-level assault landings to deploy Special Services Group commandos for the recapture of Lal Munir Hat and Sylhet airfields. For displaying exceptional gallantry and steadfast devotion to duty during these perilous missions, Nazir Ahmad Khan was awarded Sitara-e-Basalat.

His legacy of courage, innovation and unwavering devotion to duty remains a proud chapter in Pakistan Air Force history and continues to inspire generations of air warriors.
 
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Usman Shabbir was a gentleman on one of the other forums. Not sure if he is on these threads.
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Don't think the first picture caption is correct. That picture is from an Indian airfield.

The captured GNAT was serialized IEI083. 078 is pictured on an Indian airfield. You can see a Sardarji airman by the tail of the aircraft and IAF pilots running to the aircraft.
 
we really need to make some movies on Operation Swift retort and BuM.
 
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26 Sqn pilots photographed at Peshawar Air Base during the 1971 war. From left-to-right, Pervez Mirza, Flt Lt Salim Baig Mirza, unknown, Flt Lt Amjad Enderabi, Flt Lt Rahim Yousufzai, Shafqat and Flt Lt H K Dotani.
 
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