Observer Report
Air Force Day will be observed with patriotic zeal on today to commemorate dexterity and valor of the defenders of air space of the country against Indian aggression in September 1965 war.
Every year on September 7, Air Force Day is celebrated across the country to re-live the memory of 1965 war when our valiant pilots despite limited resources not only annihilated Indian air aggression but also inflicted humiliating defeat on the so-called mighty India through unprecedented skill in the warfare and insurmountable courage.
The day belonged to the Pakistan Air Force ace Muhammad Mahmood Alam (commonly known as M.M.Alam) who shot down five of the Indian Air Force Hawker Hunter Mk. 56 fighters in less than a minute. M.M.Alam destroyed the first four Indian fighter jets in first 30 seconds while the fifth became his victim within next 30 seconds. He claimed 11 kills in a day and became history’s only jet ‘ace-in-a-day’ in One Hundred years history of the World Aircraft. He is one of the few aviators who became a hero in few seconds and not only won international acclaim but also was deservedly bestowed with Sitara-e-Jurrat for his dexterity and eagle eyes action. September – Air Force Day – also raised status of the PAF in the comity of nations as a great air force with impeccable skills and dexterity.
Though, the Pakistan Defence Day 2020 will not be observed with traditional pomp and show owing to the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in the country. All the traditional air shows have been cancelled at the air bases. However, the PAF will release a special documentary ‘Mujahiddin e Aflak ko Salam’ (A tribute to warriors of Skies) which will be aired by Pakistan Television and private channels from 9 a.m to 11 a.m. on September 7.
