ISLAMABAD: The skies of the Federal Capital were filled with the rainbow colours, emanating from the roaringjets as they rehearsed the breathtaking manoeuvres on a bright sunny day Saturday.Although it was a full dress rehearsal, yet the venue wasfilled with people to witness this jaw dropping aerial display.The rehearsal was carried out in connection with thepreparations for the largest ever air show by PAF in the history ofPakistan to mark its 70th birth anniversary.The air show would be held in Fatima Jinnah Park F-9,Islamabad and Sea View, Karachi on August 14.The special appearance of “Solo Turk”, the famous Turkishaerobatic team of Turkish Air Force and the internationallyacclaimed “Saudi Hawks” of Royal Saudi Air Force alongside PAFaircraft has added colours to this mega event.Besides the two teams from brotherly countries, the pride ofPakistan JF-17 Thunder is also performing in the much awaited airshow.Another salient feature of the show is the Tri-Services freefall display of Special Services personnel.Mirage, SAAB-2000, and Augusta-139 from PAF, while MI-17 andPUMA helicopters from Army Aviation would also perform during theshow in Islamabad at 1300 hours, whereas F-16, PAF aerobatics teamSherdil, P-3C Orion, Z-9, Alouette-III and Sea King helicopterswill mesmerize the audience at Sea View Karachi at 1430 hours onAugust 14.
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