Strong PAF participation in the Anatolian Eagle air exercise 2016

[Windjammer]

KONYA, 8 June 2016: Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Operations) of Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Air Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan attended the Turkish Air Force’s multinational exercise Anatolian Eagle in Konya, Turkey.

Held in Konya, from 26 May to 10 June, hosted by Turkish Air Force while air arms of NATO, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, Italy and the Netherlands are participating in the Anatolian Eagle multinational exercise. A total of 67 aircraft and 1200 personnel from seven countries are participating in the exercise. Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is participating for the 10th time, with 6 F-16 fighter aircraft and 90 personnel including aircrew and technicians.

By flying an F-16 jet himself, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Operations) of PAF Air Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan and Defence Attache of Pakistan in Turkey Air Commodore Abbas Ghumman participated in the Distinguished Visitors Day on 7 June 2016 in Konya.

Turkish Air Force Chief, Royal Saudi Air Chief, senior officials from Azerbaijan, Italy and Netherlands also witnessed the Anatolian Eagle multinational exercise.

Earlier, Ambassador of Pakistan Sohail Mahmood visited the exercise area and met with participating Pakistani military personnel. He also called on the Base Commander of TAF Base Konya.
PAF’s participation in the Anatolian Eagle exercise will further strengthen the existing cooperation between the air forces of Pakistan and Turkey. Held every year in Turkey.

http://pakturkey.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/strong-pakistani-participation-in.html

 

[Windjammer]

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[Irfan Baloch]

@Stealth @Horus @Indus Falcon @shah1398 @The Eagle @Irfan Baloch @Zain Malik

this is a very nice picture I take it piots are those with wings on their chests and slings .. rest is the support crew

 

[Windjammer]

this is a very nice picture I take it piots are those with wings on their chests and slings .. rest is the support crew

Counting the OC, there are at least a dozen fighter pilots plus as you said support personal and i also the C-130 Crew as well.

 

[shah1398]

By flying an F-16 jet himself, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Operations) of PAF Air Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan and Defence Attache of Pakistan in Turkey Air Commodore Abbas Ghumman participated in the Distinguished Visitors Day on 7 June 2016 in Konya.

AM Mujahid is a very composed and experienced Pilot who has Commanded two key Bases when he was Air Commodore unlike normal routine of commanding just One. His patience and composed personality helps him deal with daily tasks amicably.

 

[Zain Malik]

@Stealth @Horus @Indus Falcon @shah1398 @The Eagle @Irfan Baloch @Zain Malik

F-16 community....


The participation of PAF Shows the extreme friendly relations of Pakistan with Turkey....




Excellent Research @Windjammer

 

[shah1398]

this is a very nice picture I take it piots are those with wings on their chests and slings .. rest is the support crew

First two rows here mainly consist of the Flying Crew, Engineering Officers and Flight Surgeon I guess.

 

[Windjammer]

AM Mujahid is a very composed and experienced Pilot who has Commanded two key Bases when he was Air Commodore unlike normal routine of commanding just One. His patience and composed personality helps him deal with daily tasks amicably.

Yes , he earlier led the PAF contingent for Shaheen-4 exercise in China and flew in a PLAAF SU-27 aircraft.

 

[shah1398]

Yes , he earlier led the PAF contingent for Shaheen-4 exercise in China and flew in a PLAAF SU-27 aircraft.

No doubt even senior PAF Commanders always remain fit n fly worthy. MASHA ALLAH.

 

[Zain Malik]

No doubt even senior PAF Commanders always remain fit n fly worthy. MASHA ALLAH.

Very Small Number of Airforces have the posthumous Who's ACM flies Jets.....

 

[Zain Malik]

A Footage from the exercises held in Turkey...

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10153914760267663

 

[The Eagle]

@Stealth @Horus @Indus Falcon @shah1398 @The Eagle @Irfan Baloch @Zain Malik

Such exercises are must for combat readiness especially while participating with NATO and allies.

Side note: One of the best group photo, Good Share @Windjammer .

 

[Imtiaz_Sarwar]

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is participating for the 10th time, with 6 F-16 fighter aircraft and 90 personnel including aircrew and technicians.

Why are we sending F-16 in exercises like this ? When will the time come for us to send JF-17 on international exercises.

 

[Windjammer]

Another couple of shots from AE-2016. Is it me or has anyone else noticed that the twin seater seem to carry the National flag in full colour scheme while rest display the low visibility two tone grey.

 

[Windjammer]

Follow my lead.....