“Mirage IIICJ Hunted by Shahbaz 8”

The painting depicts Syrian Air force Mig-21F, piloted by PAF pilot F/L Sattar Alvi shooting down Israel Air Force’s Mirage IIICJ over Golan Height.

The encounter took place on April 26th 1974, when 8 Mig-21Fs, flown by all PAF pilots were on CAP mission. These pilots had volunteered to participate in the defense of Syria during 1973 Yom Kippur War. During the last leg of their mission, two IAF’s F-4Es made a head on pass not willing to engage them. While the formation was turning, F/L Sattar Alvi, No 8 of Shahbaz formation saw two Mirage IIICJ, coming from below, he engaged them single handedly and shot down one of Mirage IIICJ.
He was awarded Wisam-al-Shuja’a from Syria and also Sitara-e-Jurat from Pakisani government.

PAF pilots have participated in the wars of Middle East and flew only defensive missions in Jordan, Iraq (1967 war), Saudi Arabia (1969 operation against Yemen attacks) and in Syria (1973 war). Israelis at many times were surprised to see the different behavior and bolder tactics from Arab aircrafts and too date, are unable to shot down the aircrafts flown by PAF pilots. PAF pilots have scored at least 4 confirmed kills (1 Mystere IV A, I Mirage IIICJ, 1 Vautour) in 1967 war and 1 Mirage III CJ on April 26th, 1974.

"Beast Hunter"


The painting depicts S/L Badar ul Islam, flying an F-16 of PAF’s No, 14 Squadron “The Tail Choppers”, closing in to shoot down escaping Afghan SU-22.
On 16 April 1987, four Afghan SU-22s intruded into Pakistani airspace near Thal area at 06:30 am. 2 PAF’s F-16s intercepted them. The fitters turned back and started escaping. S/L Badar closed in and shot down one enemy aircraft. Seconds later, he positioned himself behind another, fired his missile but had to break as he was nearing Pak- Afghan border. The pilot after turning, looked back and saw the flash in the area where his second prey was.The PAF after examining evidences available, awarded him only one kill.

"Panther at Sakardu"

The painting depicts S/L Adil Izhar of PAF 16 Sqn ready for take off at PAF airbase Sakardu.

"Viper with its deadly weapons"

The painting depicts an F-16C Block 52 flying with full load.

I love this beauty fully loaded ;)

"AirBlue A-320"


The painting depicts Airbus A-320-214 of AirBlue, flying over Punjab and heading for Dubai.

"Deadly Viper"


The painting depicts a PAF F-16 D Bolock 52+ flying over its home city.

"Sherdils- Pakistan’s Pride"


The painting depicts PAF aerobatic team Sherdils with the Lion and PAF Flag in the background.

"Black Panthers re-equipped"

The painting depicts newly inducted JF-17 Thunder flying with A-5C with PAF's 16 Sqn monogram in the background.

"Thunder over Dubai"


The painting depicts a JF-17 Thunder of No. 16 Sqn “Black Panthers”, flying over Dubai’s famous Palm Jumeirah. Thunder made its graceful appearance in Dubai airshow 2011, performing solo aerobatics and static displays with wide range of lethal weaponry.

"Viper Flyer"

The painting depicts a pilot flying his F-16 Block 52 in a pre dusk sortie.

"Joy of the First Solo"

The painting depicts a student pilot flying his first solo mission in PAF Harvard. The first solo is always one of the most memorable flight in a pilot’s flying career with feelings inexpressible !!!!!

"Vigilant Eagle over Karakoram"

The painting depicts PAF ZDK-03 AWACS flying over Karakoram mountains.

"PAF Celebrates 100 Years of Aviation"

A quick painting of mine, depicting WC Haseeb Paracha, doing aerobatics in an F-16A over Karachi beach. On 17^th December, 2003, PAF celebrated 100 years of Aviation. A large crowd was present to witness superb performance of F-16, K-8 and PAF’s Aerobatic team “Sherdils” flying T-37s.

“Sonic Booms over Amritsar”

The painting depicts PAF F-104 piloted by F/L Farooq Umer, crossing sound barrier over Golden Temple, Amritsar, India.

After PAF shot down IAF Vampires over Chamb on September 1st, 1965, the PAF higher command wanted to send a clear warning message to Indians, not to mess with Pakistan and the PAF was fully capable to meet the challenges. The war was not officially declared at that time. So F/L Farooq Umer, who was on dusk CAP mission over Kashmir, was ordered to break the sound barrier over the famous Indian city. He reached the city and crossed the sound barrier at low altitude. Not satisfied, he came again, this time in opposite direction and rocked the city with massive sonic booms. There was panic on the ground and even IAF did not come to intercept. Later that evening, All India Radio announced 8 PAF F-86s had bombed Amritsar city!!!! Despite Indian Ack ack, F-104 headed back to Sargodha unscratched and landed safely.