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IAF Mirage-2000 Another One That Got Away !

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We all know how on 27th February 2019, during Pakistan Air Force's counter offensive to earlier failed Balakot strikes by the Indian Air Force, in addition to shooting down two IAF fighter jets, PAF had at least 7 other Indian aircraft squarely painted and all could have been shot down with just press of some buttons.
It has now emerged that among others, the OC of PAF No 26 Squadron flying in his JF-17 had a Mirage-2000 firmly locked with no chance of escape. He was repeatedly heard, shouting and begging for clearance to ''Fire''. Unfortunately, in the light as not to escalate hostilities, that clearance never came. However, under the circumstances. Just imagine the shockwave the news of a Thunder taking out Mirage-2000, would have sent across the world. None the less PAF can rejoice in the fact that when the test came, the JF-17 held more than it's own against Indian front line fighters.

next time :) what I can’t understand is there are over 150 different types of aircraft deployed in Kashmir with at least 1 squadron of mirages ( we know 12 were stationed there from a night before) why did they jot all scramble. Why were more aircraft not scrambled ? PAF attacked with over 25 aircraft. Why did the IAF not scramble more aircraft they enjoyed an 6:1 numerical superiority?

no wonder IAF stands for incompetent Air Force

k
 
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next time :) what I can’t understand is there are over 150 different types of aircraft deployed in Kashmir with at least 1 squadron of mirages ( we know 12 were stationed there from a night before) why did they jot all scramble. Why were more aircraft not scrambled ? PAF attacked with over 25 aircraft. Why did the IAF not scramble more aircraft they enjoyed an 6:1 numerical superiority?

no wonder IAF stands for incompetent Air Force

k
And you still believe your conspiracy theory that PAF were shot down 3MKI??
 
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All the unemployed call centre clowns making a racket here are duly reminded that this is what makes you tick...awarding medals to pilots for fake glories.
A Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) was awarded to a Flight Lieutenant Gaurav Chibber who belonged to 223 MiG-29 Squadron. Albeit he died when his aircraft crashed on 6th August 1999, nonetheless, it should be remembered that all IAF action during the Kargil Conflict, took place on the Indian side of LOC. Neither Airforce crossed into the other's airspace and when the IAF aircraft did cross the LOC, either deliberately or inadvertently, they paid the price.
Here's what the citation for Flight Lieutenant Gaurav Chibber reads.

Flight Lieutenant Gaurav Chibber
Service No & Branch
22926 F(P)

Date of Birth: 04 May 1972 Commissioned 18 Jun 1994 Course: 153 Course Entry Mode : NDA
Service End Died in Service 06 Aug 1999
Remarks :
Promotions Gazetted
Fg Offr
: 18 Jun 1995

Notes:1)Branch is at retirement and may not match with branch at Commission 2)Notional seniority is reflected in dates of substantive rank.
Awards and Decorations

Number of Awards: 1

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Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry)
Flt Lt
Gaurav Chibber 22926 F(P) Award Date Announced 15 Aug 1999
Details :
Flight Lieutenant Gaurav Chibber (22926-T) Flying (Pilot) was on the posted strength of a Fighter Squadron, AF, since 01 June 98. Before coming to this Squadron, he was a Fully Ops Pilot on the Jaguar aircraft with numerous qualifications; like Photo recce and EW. His transformation from a Strike Pilot to an Air Defence Pilot, flying a Russian aircraft for the first time, in such a short duration, is truly praiseworthy.

Flight Lieutenant Chibber was the youngest MiG-29 Pilot taking part in the Kargil Operations. He performed admirably in carrying out 29 missions which included Area CAP, Tied Escorts and CRC missions by day and night. As a young leader he led many of these missions ensuring the strike aircraft achieved their objectives unhampered by enemy air opposition. Despite having only 100 hrs on type he made noteworthy contribution towards the success of operations in this sector. In one mission he handled the aircraft radar systems optimally to search and acquire two enemy F-16 aircraft, warding off a possible threat, enabling our strike force to destroy their designated target.

Flight Lieutenant G Chibber had a very good rapport with the airmen and his warm and friendly nature had kept the morale of the men high. In this high pressure situation he had been an asset to the Squadron, admirably performing his duties. He had shown great keenness and involvement in all activities.

For this dedication to duty, perservance and professionalism beyond the call of duty, the Hon'ble President is pleased to award 'Vayu Sena Medal' to Flight Lieutenant Gaurav Chibber, Posthumous.

Unit : 223 Sqn

Accidents and Incidents: 1
Date
Aircraft Type Tail No Pilot/Crew Unit Remarks
06 Aug 1999 MiG-29 Flt Lt Gaurav Chibber +
223 Sqn Cr in Nainadevi Area
 
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no disrespect to the fallen ones but IAF find funny reasons to award gallantry awards. like after farting on 27th Feb. they all got gallantry awards, never thought that farting is so precious for endians.
 
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And you still believe your conspiracy theory that PAF were shot down 3MKI??

IAF lost a su30 mki and a mig-21. This rattled the IAF and two mirages on cap returned to base complaining of there radar not working. There was utter confusion and fear in the IAF that day.

most Indian analysts accept that the su-30 mki is a sever disaster because the incompetent Air Force (IAF) decided to merge Israeli jammers with French avionics and Russian radar creating the su-30 fracas monster. why else would India buy Rafael. The Indian prime Minister accepted defeat by saying that if they had rafales there defeat would have been a victory

k
 
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It was easy to find the one that went up their thinking hole


Its funny that Indiot military found AMRAAM within minutes while it has been 2 years and they are unable to locte rest of AMRAAMs that were fired. lol
 
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View attachment 711965

We all know how on 27th February 2019, during Pakistan Air Force's counter offensive to earlier failed Balakot strikes by the Indian Air Force, in addition to shooting down two IAF fighter jets, PAF had at least 7 other Indian aircraft squarely painted and all could have been shot down with just press of some buttons.
It has now emerged that among others, the OC of PAF No 26 Squadron flying in his JF-17 had a Mirage-2000 firmly locked with no chance of escape. He was repeatedly heard, shouting and begging for clearance to ''Fire''. Unfortunately, in the light as not to escalate hostilities, that clearance never came. However, under the circumstances. Just imagine the shockwave the news of a Thunder taking out Mirage-2000, would have sent across the world. None the less PAF can rejoice in the fact that when the test came, the JF-17 held more than it's own against Indian front line fighters.

Hi,

He could have easily stated---cannot hear yoiu clearly---then responded---ok---thanks for the permission---.
 
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IAF lost a su30 mki and a mig-21. This rattled the IAF and two mirages on cap returned to base complaining of there radar not working. There was utter confusion and fear in the IAF that day.

most Indian analysts accept that the su-30 mki is a sever disaster because the incompetent Air Force (IAF) decided to merge Israeli jammers with French avionics and Russian radar creating the su-30 fracas monster. why else would India buy Rafael. The Indian prime Minister accepted defeat by saying that if they had rafales there defeat would have been a victory

k
You didn't answer my question
 
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do you still believe that PAF shot down 3 MKIs on 27 FAB 2019, as you said in some previous threads

it was 4 su-30mki if not 5. Why do you think the IAF was so afraid to not even scramble one more aircraft and recall all the mirages.

any Air Force with 5 airbases and 150 aircraft would have put up much more of a fight. The only time this has happened in the past is when Isreal shot down 40+ Syrian aircraft in one sortie. This was because the Syrians decided to go all in against Isreal.

k
 
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Funny where did this information about Mirage 2000 radar didn't function came up?
 
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