22 yrs ago, PAF destroys an intruder

[SSGPA1]

On 17 May, 1986, on a routine western CAP near Afghan border, Sqn Ldr Hameed Qadri intercepted four SU-22 aircraft. When his missiles failed to launch, he closed in with the enemy aircraft and shot down two SU-22s with his guns.

He rose to the rank of Air Cdre and laid down his life in an air crash on the last day of his command as Base Commander Minhas.

Pls click link for picture.

Pakistan Air Force Official Website

 

[SSGPA1]

It was a great day for the PAF. I am proud of our shaheens!

The next day all of us at school talked about this kill.

 

[maverick1977]

On 17 May, 1986, on a routine western CAP near Afghan border, Sqn Ldr Hameed Qadri intercepted four SU-22 aircraft. When his missiles failed to launch, he closed in with the enemy aircraft and shot down two SU-22s with his guns.

He rose to the rank of Air Cdre and laid down his life in an air crash on the last day of his command as Base Commander Minhas.

Pls click link for picture.

Pakistan Air Force Official Website

how did he die ?

 

[ejaz007]

It is a well known fact. Any particular reason for opening a new thread.

 

[SSGPA1]

how did he die ?

Crashed near Sagree village on the bank of Indus River near an airbase west of the capital, Islamabad. Police sources said that before the crash the pilot ejected himself from the plane but his parachute did not open and he fell on the ground and died. Link below has more details - search for Qadri.

Pakistan

 

[SSGPA1]

It is a well known fact. Any particular reason for opening a new thread.

celebration of a remarkable day ... is there an issue??

After all you celebrate a far less worthy day - your birthday!