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LAHORE, (APP): A special ceremony was held at
Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Base here on Tuesday to celebrate
the Defence Day with zeal and fervor.
A static display was arranged at PAF Base, whereas
an aerial display by PAF fighter jets enthralled the
visitors. Ultra light and aero-modeling aircraft display was
also source of enthusiasm for the spectators.
The PAF aircraft including JF-Q7 Thunder, F-16 Mirage and
F-7P, in addition to ground support and other auxiliary
equipments were put on display. Stalls include Pakistan
Air Force Women Association, PAF Books, Aviation Art Gallery,
Historical War Pictures and other souvenirs and documentary
films about the PAF history were also shown.
The Students from various educational institutes of the
city were also invited to witness the aerial and ground display
of the PAF aircraft and equipment.
Earlier, addressing on the occasion as a chief guest,
Punjab Governor Muhammad Rafique Rajwana said that 6 September
was a milestone in the history of Pakistan when Pakistan Army
and the whole nation courageously defended the homeland against
the enemy attack.
He said that Pakistan armed forces have witnessed
commendable success in the operation Zarb-e-Azb, adding that
the operation has improved the security situation in the country
for which the nation pays rich tribute to brave and heroic
personnel of armed forces.
The Governor said “our brave armed forces had given a
clear message to the enemy about the independence of the
country on September 6 in 1965”.
He said that the nation is proud of its armed forces that
rendered great sacrifices for safeguarding the motherland in
the 1965 war. “We have attained self-reliance in production of
advanced weapons”, he maintained.
Air Officer Commanding, Central Air Command, PAF Air Vice
Marshal Jawad Saeed also spoke on the occasion and Base Commander
PAF Base Lahore Air Commodore Salman Mehboob, a large number of
retired PAF Officers, JCOs, NCOs and airmen of PAF civil/military
officers and other dignitaries were also attended the event.