Our Heroes need their identity back
- Thread starter ghazi52
- Start date
ghazi52
PDF THINK TANK: ANALYST
- Joined
- Mar 21, 2007
- Messages
- 102,888
- Reaction score
- 106
- Country
- Location
.....
Wing Commander Liaqat Hayat Khan Served As Officer Commanding For Squadron No #14 And Squadron No #9.
He Also Served Alongside Air Chief Marshal Mushaf Ali Mir (Late) On Deputation To Train The Fighter Pilot / Flight Cadets Of The Newly Formed Abu Dhabi Air Force (Now UAEAF) In Abu Dhabi In 1980.
He Was Also Awarded Sitrae-E-Basalat By The Cheif Of Air Staff PAF Before Passing Away In 1984.
May Allah Bless His Soul Ameen........
...........
Wing Commander Liaqat Hayat Khan Served As Officer Commanding For Squadron No #14 And Squadron No #9.
He Also Served Alongside Air Chief Marshal Mushaf Ali Mir (Late) On Deputation To Train The Fighter Pilot / Flight Cadets Of The Newly Formed Abu Dhabi Air Force (Now UAEAF) In Abu Dhabi In 1980.
He Was Also Awarded Sitrae-E-Basalat By The Cheif Of Air Staff PAF Before Passing Away In 1984.
May Allah Bless His Soul Ameen........
...........
ghazi52
PDF THINK TANK: ANALYST
- Joined
- Mar 21, 2007
- Messages
- 102,888
- Reaction score
- 106
- Country
- Location
,.,
PAF remembers and pays tribute to the valiant and brave air warrior - Air Cdre Syed Saad Hatmi on his death anniversary, who was known for his daring and dashing personality.
During his initial career as a promising fighter pilot of PAF, Hatmi served various fighter units of PAF. He also had the rare honour of being selected for exchange posting with Royal Air Force. This experience led him to be later known as the legend who flew the Indian Gnat.
When war broke out in 1965, Flt Lt Hatmi was serving in the elite No 11 Sqn under the legendary command of Sqn Ldr MM Alam. Hatmi, as the Flight Commander of a Fighter Squadron, led his formation in numerous Air Defence & Strike missions and is personally credited with the shooting down of one enemy Hunter and one Gnat in the air and destruction of two Tanks and Four vehicles on ground.
The brave air warrior carried out all these missions with high professional skill, determination, courage, and exceptional aggressiveness in the best traditions of the PAF. During the 1971 war, the Sqn under his determined command was credited with two enemy aircraft destroyed and one damaged.
Air Cdre Hatmi remained on various command and staff appointments after the 1971 War, which included the command of No 25 Sqn and No 34 Flying Wing at Rafiqui, Directing Staff at Air War College and Director Plans at AHQ. His long and illustrious career ended in 1979 when he retired from service as an Air Commodore. For his professional ability, devotion to duty and valour, the officer was awarded Sitara-i-Juraat.
Air Cdre Syed Saad Hatmi breathed his last in 2001 and was buried with full military honours at PAF graveyard at Korangi Creek. He will forever be remembered for his courage, professional excellence and exceptional ambition during his years of service in PAF. We salute our brave hero and thank him for his services for Pakistan Air Force and this country....
.,.,.,.
PAF remembers and pays tribute to the valiant and brave air warrior - Air Cdre Syed Saad Hatmi on his death anniversary, who was known for his daring and dashing personality.
During his initial career as a promising fighter pilot of PAF, Hatmi served various fighter units of PAF. He also had the rare honour of being selected for exchange posting with Royal Air Force. This experience led him to be later known as the legend who flew the Indian Gnat.
When war broke out in 1965, Flt Lt Hatmi was serving in the elite No 11 Sqn under the legendary command of Sqn Ldr MM Alam. Hatmi, as the Flight Commander of a Fighter Squadron, led his formation in numerous Air Defence & Strike missions and is personally credited with the shooting down of one enemy Hunter and one Gnat in the air and destruction of two Tanks and Four vehicles on ground.
The brave air warrior carried out all these missions with high professional skill, determination, courage, and exceptional aggressiveness in the best traditions of the PAF. During the 1971 war, the Sqn under his determined command was credited with two enemy aircraft destroyed and one damaged.
Air Cdre Hatmi remained on various command and staff appointments after the 1971 War, which included the command of No 25 Sqn and No 34 Flying Wing at Rafiqui, Directing Staff at Air War College and Director Plans at AHQ. His long and illustrious career ended in 1979 when he retired from service as an Air Commodore. For his professional ability, devotion to duty and valour, the officer was awarded Sitara-i-Juraat.
Air Cdre Syed Saad Hatmi breathed his last in 2001 and was buried with full military honours at PAF graveyard at Korangi Creek. He will forever be remembered for his courage, professional excellence and exceptional ambition during his years of service in PAF. We salute our brave hero and thank him for his services for Pakistan Air Force and this country....
.,.,.,.
ghazi52
PDF THINK TANK: ANALYST
- Joined
- Mar 21, 2007
- Messages
- 102,888
- Reaction score
- 106
- Country
- Location
Today we pay tribute to a gallant, daring and fearless air warrior Wg Cdr Manzoor Hashmi on his birth anniversary. Born on 31 Mar 1936, Manzoor joined RPAF College, Risalpur in Oct 1954 with a dream to serve the country as a fighter pilot.
After the war, he commanded the prestigious Fighter Leaders’ School and served on various important Staff appointments at AHQs. The venerable war veteran died of a heart attack at the age of 64 and was laid to rest in eternal abode at his native town in Jhelum.
An F-6 fighter aircraft was mounted in Jhelum Cantonment by Pakistani Air Force in recognition of his services rendered for PAF and the country...
....
After the war, he commanded the prestigious Fighter Leaders’ School and served on various important Staff appointments at AHQs. The venerable war veteran died of a heart attack at the age of 64 and was laid to rest in eternal abode at his native town in Jhelum.
An F-6 fighter aircraft was mounted in Jhelum Cantonment by Pakistani Air Force in recognition of his services rendered for PAF and the country...
Sqn Ldr Hameed Qadri beside the wing of Su-22 that he shot down on 17 May, 1986.....
,.,.,
Sad, that we lost this diamond on July 20, 2002.
Abdul Hameed Qadri (then Air Commodore & Base Commander PAF Minhas-Kamra) embrace martyrdom In an air crash while flying an F-7P.
ghazi52
PDF THINK TANK: ANALYST
- Joined
- Mar 21, 2007
- Messages
- 102,888
- Reaction score
- 106
- Country
- Location
,.,.,
No 17 Squadron also has a history of deployment both in East & West Pakistan prior to 1971.
The Sqn has operated F-6, F-7 and F-7PG aircraft. The Sqn also carries the honour of providing aircover for the “Chaghi” Test site in 1998. Currently, No 17 Squadron is based in Peshawar.
.,.,.,.
No 17 Squadron also has a history of deployment both in East & West Pakistan prior to 1971.
The Sqn has operated F-6, F-7 and F-7PG aircraft. The Sqn also carries the honour of providing aircover for the “Chaghi” Test site in 1998. Currently, No 17 Squadron is based in Peshawar.
.,.,.,.
ghazi52
PDF THINK TANK: ANALYST
- Joined
- Mar 21, 2007
- Messages
- 102,888
- Reaction score
- 106
- Country
- Location
,.,.
No 17 AS Sqn has a rich history of gallantry and valor. It actively participated in 1965 war and conducted numerous missions against enemy positions, downed one enemy “Gnat” fighter aircraft and won many laurels for the country. For its contributions in 1971 war the Squadron was presented with “Squadron Color” in 1979.
,.,.,.
No 17 AS Sqn has a rich history of gallantry and valor. It actively participated in 1965 war and conducted numerous missions against enemy positions, downed one enemy “Gnat” fighter aircraft and won many laurels for the country. For its contributions in 1971 war the Squadron was presented with “Squadron Color” in 1979.
,.,.,.
ghazi52
PDF THINK TANK: ANALYST
- Joined
- Mar 21, 2007
- Messages
- 102,888
- Reaction score
- 106
- Country
- Location
.,.,,.
26 Apr 1974 holds significance importance for Pakistan Air Force.
It is the day when Flt. Lt. Sattar Alvi, shot down an Israeli Air Force Mirage aircraft during an aerial combat in Syria and thus became the one and only pilot in the history with this rare feat.
Flt. Lt. Sattar Alvi on deputation to No. 67 Squadron, Syrian Air Force was flying a SAF MiG-21FL Fishbed out of Dumayr Air Base, Syria in a two-ship formation with a fellow PAF pilot and the Flight Leader, Sqn Ldr Arif Manzoor. The Ground Controller, Sqn Ldr Salim Metla, vectored the two PAF pilots to a formation of 2 Israeli Air Force Mirage IIICJs and 2 F-4 Phantoms that had intruded into Syrian airspace over the Golan Heights.
Flt. Lt. Sattar Alvi forced the Israeli pair into close combat. Firing his K-13 Air-to-Air Missile at the first opportunity, he shot down the Israeli Mirage. The remaining Israeli fighters aborted the mission. Pakistan Air Force did not lose a single pilot or aircraft during this war.
On this act of gallantry, he was awarded with Sitar-e-Jura’t by Government of Pakistan, and Wisaam Faris and Wisaam Shujaat by Government of Syria.
26 Apr 1974 holds significance importance for Pakistan Air Force.
It is the day when Flt. Lt. Sattar Alvi, shot down an Israeli Air Force Mirage aircraft during an aerial combat in Syria and thus became the one and only pilot in the history with this rare feat.
Flt. Lt. Sattar Alvi on deputation to No. 67 Squadron, Syrian Air Force was flying a SAF MiG-21FL Fishbed out of Dumayr Air Base, Syria in a two-ship formation with a fellow PAF pilot and the Flight Leader, Sqn Ldr Arif Manzoor. The Ground Controller, Sqn Ldr Salim Metla, vectored the two PAF pilots to a formation of 2 Israeli Air Force Mirage IIICJs and 2 F-4 Phantoms that had intruded into Syrian airspace over the Golan Heights.
Flt. Lt. Sattar Alvi forced the Israeli pair into close combat. Firing his K-13 Air-to-Air Missile at the first opportunity, he shot down the Israeli Mirage. The remaining Israeli fighters aborted the mission. Pakistan Air Force did not lose a single pilot or aircraft during this war.
On this act of gallantry, he was awarded with Sitar-e-Jura’t by Government of Pakistan, and Wisaam Faris and Wisaam Shujaat by Government of Syria.
Similar threads
