Images - Pakistan Air Force in the Mirror of History.

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A collage of Dual Seater Delta's from PAF Inventory

Mirage-IIIDP 67-301
Mirage-VDD 04-010
Mirage-IIIDA 90-610
Mirage-IIIDF 96-874
Mirage-IIIDL 00-911
Mirage-VDP 79-307

 

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1942, P-38 lightning at Keamari, Karachi Sea Port.

 

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1925, RPAF Drigh Road Depot, Karachi

 

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“Air Route Information” booklet issued around 1945.

Sheets composing of airfield information pertaining to a particular route.

In this booklet, details of the Drigh Road airfield, Karachi are available.

 

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Vultee A-31 Vengeance fuselages, newly arrived from the United States, under inspection at No. 1 Maintenance Unit, Drigh Road, Karachi.

 

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Super marine Attackers Before Delivery Of Pakistan Air Force.

 

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Pre-1965 war shot of a 4-ship that includes a B-57, RT-33, and two F-86Fs. Shot taken from another RT-33 from Masroor AB.

 

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Pakistan Air Force Draws The First Blood


On 10th April 1959 PAF’s F-86F Sabre (Serial# 55-005) of No. 15 Squadron aka “Cobras” flown by Flight Lieutenant Muhammad Younis Shot down Indian Air Force English Electric Canberra of No. 106 Squadron over Rawat. Both IAF pilots ejected & were captured by Pakistan & were later released.

This was the first aerial battle between PAF & IAF & PAF was a clear victor.