Our Heroes - Pakistan Air Force

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5th December marks the martyrdom anniversary of three brave sons of soil, Squadron Leader Ishfaq Qureshi (SJ), Flight Lieutenant Zulfiqar Ahmad (SJ) and Flight Lieutenant Javed Iqbal (TJ) and Flight Lieutenant Javed Iqbal, the youngest pilot in his squadron volunteered to take part in the bomber operations of PAF. In recognition to the courage, enthusiasm and dedication of these exemplary airmen, the government of Pakistan awarded them with gallantry awards.



Today we honor the brave Pakistan Air Force martyrs who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. We will never forget the valiant souls who sacrificed their lives for our country.

 

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PAF's Supermarine Attacker from No. 11 Squadron Arrows with kill marks, denoting Hawker Furies it bagged during one of the DACT exercises.
FS Hussain...

 

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Air Marshal Asghar Khan (L), Air Marshal Nur Khan in the Royal Indian Air Force.
Asghar Khan was only 25 in 1946 whereas Nur Khan was 23.
Great sons of Pakistan.
May their souls rest in eternal bliss.

 

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Air Marshal Nur Khan checks one of the first F-6 (MiG-19) delivered to Pakistan.

The type served PAF for thirty-five years and was finally retired in 2002, when the last F-6 squadron (No. 23 ‘Talons’) re-equipped with new F-7PG aircraft.

The type logged more than 400,000 sorties (approx 300,000 hrs) in 37 years. In total 260 F-6s were procured.

 

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AIR CHIEF WITNESSES OPERATIONAL EXERCISE AT PAF BASE QADRI

25 JULY, 2020: Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force visited PAF Base, Qadri at Skardu in Gilgit-Baltistan province today.

The Air Chief witnessed various operational activities at the base including rapid deployment of fighter aircraft and combat support elements. He was also briefed on the ongoing infrastructure development works at the base.

The Air Chief appreciated operational preparedness of the base personnel and expressed his satisfaction over the pace of developmental works.

Addressing base personnel, the Air Chief stated that PAF is fully cognizant of the geo-strategic developments in the region. He said that the aggressive military procurements by the enemy are not going unnoticed and necessary measures are in place to ensure the balance of military power in conventional domain as well.

The Air Chief assured the nation that PAF alongside its sister services is ever ready to give a befitting response to any misadventure by the adversary.

Expressing concern over the Indian state terrorism and atrocities of its armed forces in Indian occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IOJ&K), the Air Chief stated that Pakistani nation unequivocally supports the freedom struggle of Kashmiris and reiterated the need for expeditious resolution of Kashmir issue in accordance with the United Nations’ resolutions.

 

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No 16 Squadron was reactivated in 1971 and served as Flight Leaders School. During the 1971 war, its personnel and assets were redeployed with various fighter units where they won laurels for the nation. The Sqn was re-equipped with A-5 III in 1983 and positioned at PAF Base, Rafiqui.

 

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