Images - Pakistan Navy in the Mirror of History.

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C/n WA797 ex 4510. Delivered to the Pakistan Navy in 1975, and later re-numbered as 10.

 

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This photo was taken at Valkenburg on 19 March 1986. Pictured is (construction) number 57, the former 252. Eventually it was sold to Pakistan.

 

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P-3K2 Orion aircraft taking part in a three-ship formation flight over the North Island, before the fleet retires

 

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A group of Pakistan Navy Sailors. Karachi, Early 1950s.

 

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Manora Point Light House, Karachi — The Historic Guardian of the Sea

This historic light house, standing on the shores of Karachi for centuries, is not just a minaret, but a silent witness to the safe passage of countless ships.

Built in 1889, this magnificent light house still retains its historical grandeur, while the first light was lit at this location in 1851. Its tall structure, manual-operated traditional lens system, and the adjacent St. Paul's Church make it one of Pakistan's important historical heritage sites.

The beautiful backdrop of Karachi Harbour, the port, and the sea in the background makes this picture even more memorable. If you are interested in history, architecture, and maritime heritage, Manora is definitely a place worth visiting.

 

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Breguet Br.1150 Atlantic Pakistan Navy.

The twin-engine turboprop aircraft type served Pakistan Navy for 36 years from 1976 to 2012 and flew a total of 7,700 missions accumulating more than 28,000 flight hours.

 

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A Pakistan Navy Br1150 Atlantic "40" Operated By The 29 Squadron.

The Breguet Br.1150 Atlantic is a long-range maritime patrol aircraft designed and manufactured by French aircraft manufacturer Breguet Aviation.

Designed in response to a 1958 NATO specification as a replacement for the Lockheed P2V Neptune, Breguet's submission was declared the winner over several competing bids. To produce the Atlantic, a multinational consortium, Société d'Étude et de Construction de Breguet Atlantic (SECBAT), was established.

During 1963, an initial order for 60 Atlantics – 40 for France and 20 for Germany – was received. Follow-on orders from export customers followed shortly thereafter. It was first introduced to operational service during 1965.

The Atlantic has been operated by a number of countries, commonly performing maritime roles such as reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare.

The Atlantic is also capable of carrying air-to-ground munitions to perform ground-attack missions; a small number of aircraft were also equipped to perform ELINT operations. An updated version, the Atlantique 2 or ATL2, was produced by Dassault Aviation for the French Navy in the 1980s.

A further improved model, the Atlantique 3, was proposed during the 1990s but ultimately unbuilt. Other operators of the Atlantic have included the German Navy, the Italian Air Force, the Pakistan Navy, and the Royal Netherlands Navy.

© Peter Steinmann