Chiefs of the Air Staff - Pakistan Air Force

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The Fearless Warriors of Pakistan


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Death anniversary of Legendary Air Marshal Malik Nur Khan Awan [22 February 1923 – 15 December 2011]
Air Marshal Nur Khan Awan HJ,HQA, HS, SPk, SQA, an ultimate Legendary C-in C, Icon Leader & A Fearless Commander who led from the front.

The list of the great icons and legacies of Pakistan cannot be completed without the name of Air Marshal (Retd) Nur Khan. However, we Pakistanis lost this legendry icon on the December 15, 2011 when he left for his final resting place. His services as a military man, especially during the 1965 Pakistan-India war, can never be forgotten as well as his services to raising the name of Pakistan at the international level in sports such as Squash, Hockey and Cricket and raising the status of PIA to the Best Airline in the world.

He was a man of steel, a man of iron will who altered the course of everything of which he was given authority, in the positive direction.

One or my personal favorites, even more than AM Asghar Khan. Nur Khan was a gem of a man and a fantastic leader. He was not only popular in the PAF but in the army as well for his unflinching support to the latter during the 1965 war. He was dashing, leading from the front type. He told the army that you will get the air support you need and this is exactly what he delivered. Unfortunately, his successor in 1971 did not live up to that expectation.

Air Marshal Asghar Khan (centre-right) inspecting a guard of honour during his India visit.

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Despite the 1948 war, pre-1965 years were still civilized times where the military delegations of Pakistan and India used to travel to the other country for visits to the respective military headquarters. Too much bad blood now for anything cordial to come out of such visits.

 

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In India.

 

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ACM Mujahid Anwar Khan

 

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Today in the history
We lost the hero Mushaf Ali Mir
Air Chief Marshal Mushaf Ali Mir (5 March 1947 – 20 February 2003) was an fighter pilot and a four-star air chief marshal, who was the sixteenth chief of air staff of Pakistan Air Force (PAF).

 

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On The Night Of September 21, 1965.

The Last Days Of The War, Flying Officer Jamal A. Khan Finally Got To Use The Starfighter In The Manner For Which It Had Originally Been Designed, Scoring A Solid Sidewinder Hit On A Canberra At 33,000 Feet Over Fazilka. The Indian Navigator Was killed, But The Pilot, Flight Lt. M.M. Lowe, Bailed Out And Was Taken Prisoner.

Pakistan Air Force Via Air Chief Marshal Jamal A. Khan.

 

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On this day, 22 Feb, Pakistan Air Force pays tribute to Late Air Marshal (Retd) Malik Nur Khan Awan (22 February 1923 – 15 December 2011) , on his birth anniversary. He remained Commander-in-Chief of PAF from 23 July, 1965 till 31 August, 1969.

 

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Air Chief Marshal Anwar Shamim Getting Ready To Fly In A F-16B. # 82603

 

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27 December, 2019 - JF-17 Dual-Seat Aircraft Production ceremony and inauguration ceremony of JF-17 Dual-seat DSI was held on 27 December, 2019. CAS PAF, ACM Muhajid Anwar Khan, NI(M) was chief guest on the occasion

 

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Karachi, 1961..

Blast of the Past. Air Marshal Rahim khan, Then Base Commander Masroor Presenting all round best Trophy to Flying officer Farooq Umar at jet Conversion School Masroor Karachi in 1961.(AM Rahim khan later became chief of the Air staff Pakistan Air Force in 1971 and helped Create the Lybian Air force which fought the 1973 Arab israel war with great Distinction to win back the Suez Canal and the oil fields at Abu Rudais in Sinai ).
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Courtsey: Farooq Foundation.

 

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Ex Air Chief flew Leonardo M346 before he retired to look at the jet trainers capabilities ..

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Air Chief Marshal Jamal Ahmed Khan

Today we pay tribute to a remarkable air warrior and former Chief of the Air Staff of Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Jamal Ahmed Khan, on his birth anniversary. Born on 15 Apr 1934, young Jamal joined RPAF College, Risalpur in 1952. After completing Jet Conversion Course at Mauripur, Jamal was selected to join the PAF’s first Jet Sqn of Super Marine Attackers, the elite No 11 Sqn. He soon matured into a promising fighter pilot of PAF.
One of the greatest milestones of Jamal’s brilliant career was the feat achieved during Fighter Weapons Instructors’ Course at UK. In Mar 1957, while flying a DH 112 Venom aircraft in an Air-to-Air Gunnery mission at RAF Leconfield, Jamal produced some exceptional results. He graduated with an exceptional grading in air-to-air gunnery for having maintained the highest marksmanship category. The unbelievable record not only earned him great respect but also brought laurels to PAF in international arena.
Jamal was also the proud member of PAF’s first jet aerobatic team ‘Paybills’ and the famous PAF aerobatic team ‘Falcons’ which under the leadership of Wg Cdr Zafar Masud created a world record in 1958 by performing a formation loop of 16 Sabres. Flt Lt Jamal was also among the pioneering few who were selected to convert on the state-of-the-art newly inducted supersonic Star Fighters. Subsequently, he was privileged to command the prestigious No 9 Sqn, equipped with F-104 aircraft.
The Sqn under his able command showed great progress and nurtured large number of great fighter pilots who achieved excellence during the wars with India. During the 1965 Indo-Pakistan War, Sqn Ldr Jamal Ahmed Khan flew numerous Air Defence & Photo Recce Missions. He was one of two pilots who were credited with the shooting down of an IAF Canberra aircraft.
His contribution to deterring the weight and accuracy of enemy night bomber’s attacks was commendable. He carried out all his missions with aggressiveness and professional excellence. For his exceptional devotion to duty and valour, Sqn Ldr Jamal Ahmed Khan was awarded Sitara-i-Juraat. During 1971 War, Jamal was serving as Director Plans at AHQ and played a key role during the war.
On promotion to a two-star rank, the exceptional officer was selected for the most coveted assignment of DCAS (Operations). He took over as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff in Apr 1984 and then as Chief of the Air Staff in Mar 1985. As Air Chief, he was known for being extremely meticulous in his work. He endeavored to steer PAF to be a highly professional and reputed service.
During his tenure, Command Doctrine AFM-1 was prepared and issued to all personnel of PAF. Another feather in his cap was the establishment of the JCO’s Academy in 1986. PAF salutes the highly remarkable and respected officer. His altruistic services for PAF and the country can never be forgotten.

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ACM Mujahid Anwar Khan entering the parade venue in a style.

Photo Credit: Awais Lali.....

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