ISLAMABAD – Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan on Saturday reiteratedPakistan Air Force’s commitment to safeguard the air frontiers of Pakistan.
“Make no mistake; We will always safeguard Pakistan. Presenting to you ourwings of freedom and the guardians of your skies. Pakistan Zindabad”,echoed in the calm skies of the capital, as the Air Chief approached overthe venue in his F-16 aircraft during the Pakistan Day parade atShakarparian parade ground, said a press release.
Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan AirForce was leading the formations of PAF fly-past aircraft.Keeping the tradition of leading from the front, the Air chief performed a‘High g’ steep turn, followed by magnificent vertical rolls, as hisaircraft disappeared in the skies.
The ecstatic audience fervently clapped to see the aircraft of Air chiefexisting from the venue.Following the Air chief, a four-ship box formation of F-16 aircraft, underthe command of Air Vice Marshal Irfan Ahmed, Air Officer Commanding,Central Air Command, flew past the venue. Behind F-16s, was the formationof JF-17 Thunder aircraft led by Wing Commander Faisal Sajjad.
Next to enter the arena was the formation of Mirage aircraft, led by WingCommander Jehanzeb. Afterwards, flew past the venue two formations of F-7PGand F-7P aircraft under the command of Wing Commander Nabeel and WingCommander Ikram Ahmed respectively.Icing on the cake was a stunning aerobatic display by PAF JF-17, and theworld renowned aerobatics teams Ba- Yi (PLAAF) and Solo Turk (Turkish AirForce).
First to enter the venue for aerobatics display was the JF-17 Thunderaircraft, flown by Wing Commander Zeeshan Baryar. The audience were leftspell bound to see the spectacular maneuvers of this aircraft, rightfullycalled the Pride of the Nation.
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Moments after the departure of JF-17 thunder, the Solo Turk F-16 appearedon the horizon for solo aerobatics display. Captain Erhan Gunar, who waspiloting the aircraft enthralled the audience with his jaw dropping andmesmerizing aerobatic maneuvers.
At the twilight of this exciting spectacle, appeared on the venue incoloured smokes the Chinese aerobatics team ‘Ba Yi’ in 6 ship formation ofJ-10 aircraft. The audience thoroughly enjoyed the breathtaking aerobaticsof this team, during their maiden appearance in the capital.
The spectacular air display concluded with their trademark bomb burstmaneuver, leaving behind an awe stricken audience.
