Pakistani 'flyboys' honour Operation Zarb-i-Azb in skies over United Kingdom
Dawn.com
Published
July 8, 2016
The Pakistan Air Force is participating in Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) show with its C130 Hercules painted with the mural depicting Operation Zarb-i-Azb.
The RIAT show, one of the UK's premier events and the world's largest military air show, is being held from July 8-10 RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.
During the air show, the Pakistani pilots manoeuvred the aircraft in the skies over United Kingdom (UK) paying tribute to the sacrifices rendered by Pakistani army and citizens in the ongoing war against terrorism.
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sohail
Jul 08, 2016 08:46pm
well done pak army we love you
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Khilari
Jul 08, 2016 08:45pm
Proud of you PAF! Salute to all martyrs and ghazis of Zarb e Azb.
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sheraz
Jul 08, 2016 08:53pm
long live pakistan. Long live Pakistan armed forces.
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amrt_us
Jul 08, 2016 08:54pm
Beautiful pictures, great job.
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irfice
Jul 08, 2016 08:55pm
Awesome !!!
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Faith
Jul 08, 2016 08:54pm
Waooo great art work...WE ARE PROUD OF YOU ALL....GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS
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anony
Jul 08, 2016 09:00pm
Excellent.
Long live Pak Air FOrce. Long live Pakistan.
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Sohail Wazir
Jul 08, 2016 09:02pm
Pride of the nation. Pak airforce
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ProPak
Jul 08, 2016 09:08pm
that is call an educated response. great army.
this tail is a silent killer
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Naheed
Jul 08, 2016 09:15pm
Excellent. Keep it up blues.
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Desi Dimag
Jul 08, 2016 09:37pm
Only publicity is not enough, terrorists are still large.
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Noorfatimah
Jul 08, 2016 09:52pm
MashaAllah, Pakistan Zindaabaad (Long live Paksitan), Pakistan Army Paainidabaad (Shine in glory everlasting)
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Shahid
Jul 08, 2016 09:55pm
Salutes to worlds best pilots.
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lafanga
Jul 08, 2016 10:03pm
Long live Pakistan air force. 1000 salutes to you.
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Roy
Jul 08, 2016 10:07pm
Good but not representing anything about the ground forces who have the maximum number of sacrifices and even still serve at the most terrible and troubled areas under the harshest conditions of weather and the enemy! Plus the bottom right corner is much darker , not that legible.
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A shah
Jul 08, 2016 10:13pm
Indians must be shaking in their boots
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Zak
Jul 08, 2016 10:22pm
Pakistan Army and Airforce is unmatched in skill, temperament and agility.
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Khyber
Jul 08, 2016 10:28pm
Bald eagle on a Pakistani plane? It's native to north America and is not found in Pakistan. It's the national bird of USA.
I appreciate the gesture but how could they make such a mistake?
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Zakir Naik
Jul 08, 2016 10:43pm
@A shah by seeing tattoo?
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TEENA
Jul 08, 2016 10:43pm
I am so proud to b a Pakistani
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Kashmiri
Jul 08, 2016 11:34pm
Why US plane, why not display JF series plane that China is making for pakistan ?
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Another Indian sri1
Jul 08, 2016 11:44pm
@A shah "Indians must be shaking in their boots"
Ohh absolutely, just like some US pilots did during COPE exercises between IAF pilots and American aces more than ten years back! - https://theaviationist.com/2014/05/02/cope-india-2004-results/
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Zak
Jul 09, 2016 12:36am
The world is in awe of the PAF display, everyone is impressed only one country is jealous with envy.only one. See their comments.
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DE
Jul 09, 2016 12:46am
Love you PAF. 2nd to none
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DE
Jul 09, 2016 12:49am
@Khyber please dont' forget IQBAL ka shaeen
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brr
Jul 09, 2016 01:02am
Makes no sense to go to some show in UK and fly around and claim it is some tribute to some event somewhere else. So silly.
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brr
Jul 09, 2016 01:03am
And whats with that Bald Eagle / Golden eagle - the US would love such support / advertisement.
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Safir siddiqui
Jul 09, 2016 02:00am
The Shuhdas of Zarb-Azb deserves glowing tribute because they have sacrificed their lives for the cause of our beloved country.It is they who have crushed terrorism from North Waziristan.The gallant air force by painting mural of Operation Zarb-e-Azb on the tail of their C-130 and maneuvering it in British skies have earned the respect,admiration and love of the people of Pakistan.Hats of to PAF.Such initiative draws instant inspiration and stimulant to join the armed forces of Pakistan by our youths without any hesitation.Tu Shaheen hay Basera kar Paharon ki Chattano par par!!!!!!!!!!.
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N. Rahim -- Toronto
Jul 09, 2016 03:52am
@Roy You have to pick on anything and every the Pakistani's do. Anyways, see picture # 4. It has the Pak Army soldiers!
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AntiZak
Jul 09, 2016 04:48am
@Zak ummmmm.....not against the Americans though. Careful with your words because you may not be able to back them up. Stick to reality for your own good.
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Pak Patriot
Jul 09, 2016 05:26am
As usual PAF Pilots .......you make us proud. Keep the Green-White flag flying high.
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Hemant
Jul 09, 2016 05:30am
McCain said do more do more
Do more in Pakistan not in UK!!!!
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Rohit
Jul 09, 2016 07:20am
Indians must be shaking in their boots@A shah
Because of a paint job?
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Shailesh
Jul 09, 2016 07:49am
@A shah why?
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Praveen
Jul 09, 2016 07:50am
@Khyber coz the paint for that is bought with american money.
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IBMX
Jul 09, 2016 07:56am
Indians are waving the white flag , giving up !
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Dinesh
Jul 09, 2016 08:10am
@A shah Pakistan must be the most self admiring nation in the world
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Sunny1r
Jul 09, 2016 08:22am
http://airshowinfo.hu/en/riat16.html
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Kaka ji
Jul 09, 2016 09:46am
@Khyber. It's Shaheen. Symbol of PAF!
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Gullu4u
Jul 09, 2016 10:29am
Can you spot the haters commenting on this amazing article. Just skip a couple of comments. You will see the comments, the burn is strong with these guys.
Awesome job PAF.
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Farrukh Sarfraz
Jul 09, 2016 11:03am
You make us proud and we salute you for your valour, commitment and sacrifices.
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amir_indian
Jul 09, 2016 11:08am
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amir_indian
Jul 09, 2016 11:07am
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amir_indian
Jul 09, 2016 11:07am
In South Africa, PM Modi will also honour the 20 years that Mahatma Gandhi spent in the country. He reached Durban today, the heart of the Indian community in the country. He will next visit Tanzania and Kenya.
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amir_indian
Jul 09, 2016 11:09am
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Rainman
Jul 09, 2016 11:09am
@Khyber Its symbolism without proper research. I think the painter mixed up Shaheen with Bald Eagle. Shaheen is a falcon but it's not having a white head.
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amir_indian
Jul 09, 2016 11:11am
PM Modi will visit UN Office in Kenya, and also addressed Kenya University students built by India.
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Milan Bhise
Jul 09, 2016 11:33am
Beautiful pictures... thanks Dawn. Nice colourful tail ... looks good.
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Likeitornot
Jul 11, 2016 09:01am
Congrats PAF. Great job.
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