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Hakimullah
Air Chief Marshal Hakimullah Khan Durrani ( ur, ) (15 October 1935); best known as Hakimullah, is a retired four-star air officer who tenured as the 5th Chief of Air Staff of Pakistan Air Force, appointed in this post from 9 March 1988 until retiring on 8 March 1991.The Story of the Pakistan Air Force 1988-1998: A Battle Against Odds (Oxford University Press, 2000) Biography Hakimullah was born in NWFP on 15 October 1935 into a Pashtun family. After matriculating from the Edwardes College in Peshawar, he joined in the Pakistan Air Force in 1956, passing out in 1957 where he gained commissioned as a Pilot Officer. Further training took place in the United States where Flying Officer qualified to fly the F-104 Starfighter and participated in the second war with India in 1965. Flight-Lieutenant Hakimullah, with speed of Mach 1.1, notably intercepted the Indian Air Force's Folland Gnat flown by then-Flight lieutenant Brijpal Singh Sikand, who was forced to land n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Combat Commanders' School
The Combat Commanders' School or CCS is the fighter weapons and advanced air combat tactics development and training school of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) based at PAF Base Mushaf, Sargodha, Pakistan.Pakistan Air Force, ''The Story of the Pakistan Air Force: A Saga of Courage and Honour'', Islamabad: Shaheen Foundation, 1988 (pp. 589-590)http://www.paf.gov.pk/press_release/uploaded/ccsgraduation27-11-2010.pdf CCS is a part of the PAF Airpower Centre of Excellence (PAF ACE) under the PAF's Central Air Command (CAC). Operationally, PAF ACE has the status of a Wing under the CAC, with four fighter squadrons of the CCS under its command. CCS is geared primarily towards the mid-career advanced air combat training of PAF fighter squadron commanders, air defence controllers, and instructors and for the development of advanced fighter weapons tactics. History The CCS has its origins in the PAF's Flight Leaders' School (FLS) established at PAF Base Masroor at Karachi in April 1958 u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sitara-e-Jurat
Sitara-e-Jurat (, Star of Courage) is the third highest military award of Pakistan. It was established in 1957 after Pakistan became a republic; however, it was instituted retrospectively back to 1947. It is awarded for Courage, gallantry or distinguished service in combat; and can be bestowed upon Officer (armed forces), officers, junior commissioned officers, petty officers, warrant officers, soldiers, sailors, airmen, and equivalents in the Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy, Navy, Pakistan Air Force, Air Force, and various paramilitary forces under federal control, such as the Frontier Corps, the Frontier Constabulary, and the Pakistan Rangers. It may be considered to be roughly equivalent to the Military Cross and the Silver Star. List of recipients Pakistan Army Azad Kashmir Regiment, 1965 *Captain Abdul Jalil (Shaheed) 14 AK Regiment at Kalidhar AJK 1965 War Corps of Engineer, 1965 *PA-4117 Lt.Col.(Major in 1965) Malik Aftab Ahmed Khan (SJ) FIRST Recipient of 1965,0045 hours, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Farooq Feroze Khan
Air Chief Marshal Farooq Feroze Khan ( ur, ; born: 17 August 1939 – 9 October 2021), best known as Feroze Khan, was a Pakistani military officer who served as the 6th four-star air officer in the Pakistan Air Force and also served as the 8th Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, appointed in 1994 and retiring in 1997. His career in the Air Force is subjected to distinction as he was the only air force officer whose career spanned more than 40 years of military service. He is also the only Air Force general to be appointed a Chairman joint chiefs to date.The Story of the Pakistan Air Force 1988–1998: A Battle Against Odds (Oxford University Press, 2000) Biography Early life and career in the military Farooq Feroze Khan was born in Bombay, Bombay Province in British India Empire on 17 August 1939. His family belonged to a Burki tribe of Pashtun ethnicity, hailing from Jalandhar. His father, Feroze Khan, Sr., was a professional Field hockey player who won the Olym ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakistan Air Force
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Sword Of Honor
''Sword of Honour'' is a trilogy of novels by Evelyn Waugh, set during the Second World War. Sword of Honour may also refer to: Media * ''Sword of Honour'' (1939 film), a British drama film * ''Sword of Honour'' (2001 film), a British television film based on the novel series, with a script by William Boyd * ''Sword of Honour'' (Australian TV series), a 1986 Australian miniseries * ''Sword of Honour'' (video game), a 1992 game developed by Dynafield Systems for Amiga, Commodore 64 and PC DOS systems * '' Kirpaan: The Sword of Honour'', a 2014 Punjabi film Military and martial awards * One of the Weapons of Honour awarded by France * Sword of Honour (Cranwell), awarded to cadets at the Royal Air Force College Cranwell * Sword of Honour (Duntroon), awarded to cadets at the Royal Military College, Duntroon, Australia * Sword of Honour (New Zealand), an honour bestowed by Queen Victoria upon six Māori chieftains for service during the 1865–70 New Zealand Land Wars * Sword of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamgha-i-Basalat
Tamgha-i-Basalat ( ur, تمغہِ بسالت, , ''Medal of Good Conduct'') is an award of the Pakistan Armed Forces. It is a non operational award. See also * Awards and decorations of the Pakistan Armed Forces The awards and decorations of the Pakistan Armed Forces recognize a service member's service and personal accomplishments while a member of the Pakistan Armed Forces. Together with military badges, such awards are a means to outwardly display th ... References External links Decorations and Medals of PakistanMilitary Awards of Pakistan Military awards and decorations of Pakistan {{Orders-medals-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sitara-i-Basalat
Sitara-e-Basalat ( ur, ستارہِ بسالت, , ''Star of Good Conduct'') is a non-operational gallantry (courageous behaviour, especially in battle) award of Pakistan Armed Forces given to individuals for distinguished acts of gallantry, valor or courage while performing their duty It is given by President of Pakistan on the recommendation of service chief. See also * Awards and decorations of the Pakistan Armed Forces * Sawar Khan * Imtiaz Bhatti Air Commodore Imtiaz Bhatti (born 18 April 1933) in Gujrat, British India, is a cyclist and a former Air Force pilot of Pakistan. He was the Pakistan cycling champion during his student days at Punjab Agriculture College, Lyallpur (now Unive ... References External links Decorations and Medals of PakistanMilitary Awards of Pakistan{{Pakistan honours and decorations Military awards and decorations of Pakistan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sitara-e-Imtiaz
The Sitara-e-Imtiaz () also spelled as Sitara-i-Imtiaz, is the third-highest (in the order of "Imtiaz") honour and Civil decorations of Pakistan, civilian award in the State of Pakistan. It recognizes individuals who have made an "especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of Pakistan, world peace, cultural or other significant public endeavours". This award is not limited to the citizens of Pakistan, and it can also be awarded to foreign citizens based on their achievements and services done to the State of Pakistan (see Władysław Turowicz). While, it is a civilian award, it can also be awarded to military officers of the Pakistan Armed Forces, Pakistan Defence Forces worn on their uniform for recognition of their services to the country. Like other awards, it is a highly restricted and prestigious award only given to those who have done great services to the country. It is one of the most distinguished civil decorations to the civilians who ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hilal-e-Imtiaz
The ''Hilaal-e-Imtiaz'' (; ), also spelled and transliterated as Hilāl-e-Imtiyāz, is the second-highest (in the hierarchy of "Hilal") Awards and decorations of the Pakistan military, civilian award and honour given to both civilians and military Officer (armed forces), officers of the Pakistan Armed Forces by the Government of Pakistan. It recognises individuals who have made an "especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of Pakistan, world peace, cultural or other significant public endeavors". It is a civilian award, and not limited to the citizens of Pakistan. The honour is restricted to individuals who have made outstanding contributions in their fields that led to international recognition for the state. It is awarded in the fields of literature, arts, sports, medicine and science for civilians. It is announced every year on Independence Day (Pakistan), Independence Day (14 August), and given on Pakistan Day, 23 March, by the President of Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nishan-i-Imtiaz
The Nishan-e-Imtiaz (; ) is one of the state organized civil decorations of Pakistan. It is awarded for achievements towards world recognition for Pakistan or outstanding service for the country. However, the award is not limited to citizens of Pakistan and, while it is a civilian award, it can also be awarded to military personnel and worn on the uniform. Nishan, translating as decoration/order/mark, is a highly restricted and prestigious award, roughly equivalent to Presidential Medal of Freedom (United States) and Order of the British Empire (United Kingdom), and is the first category award of Order of Imtiaz. The other three descending categories are Hilal-i-Imtiaz, Sitara-i-Imtiaz and Tamgha-e-Imtiaz. Usually, it is regarded as the highest award one can achieve in Pakistan since the higher award Nishan-e-Pakistan is awarded only to foreign Heads of States. The Nishan-e-Imtiaz was established on 19 March 1957, following the proclamation of Pakistan as a parliamentary republ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indo-Pakistani War Of 1971
The Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 was a military confrontation between India and Pakistan that occurred during the Bangladesh Liberation War in East Pakistan from 3 December 1971 until the Pakistani capitulation in Dhaka on 16 December 1971. The war began with Pakistan's Operation Chengiz Khan, consisting of preemptive aerial strikes on 11 Indian air stations. The strikes led to India declaring war on Pakistan, marking their entry into the war for East Pakistan's independence, on the side of Bengali nationalist forces. India's entry expanded the existing conflict with Indian and Pakistani forces engaging on both the eastern and western fronts. Thirteen days after the war started, India achieved a clear upper hand, and the Eastern Command of the Pakistan military signed the instrument of surrender on 16 December 1971 in Dhaka, marking the formation of East Pakistan as the new nation of Bangladesh. Approximately 93,000 Pakistani servicemen were taken prisoner by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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