"PAF In Jordan's Defence"
The painting depicts a Jordanian Hunter flown by F/L Saif ul Azam of PAF shooting down an Israeli Mystere IV A over Mafraq Air base Jordan, The encounter took place on 5th June 1967 during the Arab- Israel War
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
"PAF In The Battle of Sharoora"
In 1969, South Yemen (strong ally of USSR at that time) attacked and captured Mount Vadiya in Sharoora Province of Saudi Arabia. PAF pilots (and officers and men of other branches) who were serving in Saudi Arabia, along with the Saudi pilots drove the enemy away. The painting depicts two RSAF Lightnings successfully carrying out the close air support mission against the enemy tanks. RSAF Lightnings and F-86s took part in that battle
In 1969, South Yemen (strong ally of USSR at that time) attacked and captured Mount Vadiya in Sharoora Province of Saudi Arabia. PAF pilots (and officers and men of other branches) who were serving in Saudi Arabia, along with the Saudi pilots drove the enemy away. The painting depicts two RSAF Lightnings successfully carrying out the close air support mission against the enemy tanks. RSAF Lightnings and F-86s took part in that battle
Friday, November 6, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
"The First Kill for PAF"
The painting depicts an F-86 of PAF's No.15 Sqn piloted by then Flying Officer Muhammad Younus, shooting down an IAF Canberra over Rawlpindi area. It was April 10th, 1959, an eid day. The canberra was on photo recce mission when it was shot down. Both, pilot and navigator ejected safely and were taken prisoners.
The painting was presented to the hero of that encounter, Air Marshall (Retd.) Muhammad Younus.
The painting depicts an F-86 of PAF's No.15 Sqn piloted by then Flying Officer Muhammad Younus, shooting down an IAF Canberra over Rawlpindi area. It was April 10th, 1959, an eid day. The canberra was on photo recce mission when it was shot down. Both, pilot and navigator ejected safely and were taken prisoners.
The painting was presented to the hero of that encounter, Air Marshall (Retd.) Muhammad Younus.
Monday, November 2, 2009
"PAF On Alert"
The painting depicts an F-7P of PAF's No. 14 Sqn. (The Tail Choppers) giving a high speed pass over Chaklala Airbase on December 23rd,2008. After Mumbai attacks, Pakistan's Armed Forces were put on high state of alert to counter any threat.... The PAF is ready to defend the skies of Pakistan.
The painting depicts an F-7P of PAF's No. 14 Sqn. (The Tail Choppers) giving a high speed pass over Chaklala Airbase on December 23rd,2008. After Mumbai attacks, Pakistan's Armed Forces were put on high state of alert to counter any threat.... The PAF is ready to defend the skies of Pakistan.
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