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Launching ceremony of the Army Aviations Book-"History of Pakistan Army Aviation"
Launching ceremony of the Army Aviations Book namely "History of Pakistan Army Aviation 1947-2007" was held today here at Qasim Army Aviation Base, Dhamial Rawalpindi. The senior most aviator, Brigadier G.Jabbar (Retired) was Chief Guest on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Guest paid tributes to the martyrs and living legends of Army Aviation for their outstanding achievements during war and peace and congratulated the history compilation team headed by Major General Muhammad Azam (Retired) for production of this historical account. The Colonel Commandant of Army Aviation, Major General Waqar Ahmad Kingravi also lauded the efforts of all those who contributed towards the completion of this land mark historical account. He also spoke the future development plans of this vital Corps of Pakistan Army and exhorted the present and future leader of the Corps of continue working with the same zeal and enthusiasm to ensure success in future also. The book presents a canvas depicting the development of Pakistan Army Aviation into a potent component of Pakistan Armed Forces during last six decades. Large scale induction of helicopters, coupled with raising new squadrons has transformed this fledgling Corps into a lethal hard hitting war machine. In addition to providing a strategic punch to the land forces, tremendous flexibility of employment makes this arm effective during peace as well as in war.
Book elucidates that how Pakistan Army Aviation has grown not only in size but also in its role as a fighting Arm. The relief work undertaken by Pakistan Army Aviation in natural calamities is a proud tradition of the force.
The pictorial mosaic illustrates sacrifices of Pakistan Army Aviators at Siachin, the highest battle field of the world, during Kargil and Operation Life Line (Earthquake-2005) and all other natural calamities besides continuous contribution in internal security operations.
The book also exhibits historical pictures, maps and interviews of experienced senior and old Aviators.
Major Aamir Cheema (Retired) and Colonel Mushtaq Madni (Retired) have major contributions in the compilation process of the book.
The ceremony was attended by a large number of senior serving and retired officer and men of the Army Aviation.
Launching ceremony of the Army Aviations Book-"History of Pakistan Army Aviation"
Launching ceremony of the Army Aviations Book namely "History of Pakistan Army Aviation 1947-2007" was held today here at Qasim Army Aviation Base, Dhamial Rawalpindi. The senior most aviator, Brigadier G.Jabbar (Retired) was Chief Guest on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Guest paid tributes to the martyrs and living legends of Army Aviation for their outstanding achievements during war and peace and congratulated the history compilation team headed by Major General Muhammad Azam (Retired) for production of this historical account. The Colonel Commandant of Army Aviation, Major General Waqar Ahmad Kingravi also lauded the efforts of all those who contributed towards the completion of this land mark historical account. He also spoke the future development plans of this vital Corps of Pakistan Army and exhorted the present and future leader of the Corps of continue working with the same zeal and enthusiasm to ensure success in future also. The book presents a canvas depicting the development of Pakistan Army Aviation into a potent component of Pakistan Armed Forces during last six decades. Large scale induction of helicopters, coupled with raising new squadrons has transformed this fledgling Corps into a lethal hard hitting war machine. In addition to providing a strategic punch to the land forces, tremendous flexibility of employment makes this arm effective during peace as well as in war.
Book elucidates that how Pakistan Army Aviation has grown not only in size but also in its role as a fighting Arm. The relief work undertaken by Pakistan Army Aviation in natural calamities is a proud tradition of the force.
The pictorial mosaic illustrates sacrifices of Pakistan Army Aviators at Siachin, the highest battle field of the world, during Kargil and Operation Life Line (Earthquake-2005) and all other natural calamities besides continuous contribution in internal security operations.
The book also exhibits historical pictures, maps and interviews of experienced senior and old Aviators.
Major Aamir Cheema (Retired) and Colonel Mushtaq Madni (Retired) have major contributions in the compilation process of the book.
The ceremony was attended by a large number of senior serving and retired officer and men of the Army Aviation.
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