PAF wins trophy at Royal International Air Tattoo Show held in UK
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ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) C-130 Hercules transport aircraft has won the Concours D’ Elegance trophy at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) Show 2016 at Royal Air Force Base Fair Ford in the United Kingdom.
More than 200 aircraft from 50 countries participated in the competition, with the Pakistani contingent stealing the show and winning the trophy.
The PAF C-130 was decked out in livery honouring the achievements and sacrifices rendered by the armed forces of Pakistan during Operation Zarb-i-Azb.
Vice Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Asad Lodhi also visited on the final day and congratulated the winning contingent.
Visitors attending the displayed aircraft were also briefed about the role played by the PAF in the success of Zarb-e-Azb.
The RIAT show, one of UK's premier events and one of the largest military air show, was held from July 8-10 at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.
Last year, a team of Pakistan Army won the gold medal in the premier patrolling event of the British Army - Exercise Cambrian Patrol - beating around 140 teams from armies across the globe.
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Jul 11, 2016 09:23pm
Good job PAF!!!
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Jul 11, 2016 09:27pm
Well done Pakistan eagles.
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Jul 11, 2016 09:30pm
Very nice tribute to our martyrs. Thanks PAF for remembering them. Long Live Pakistan.
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Jul 11, 2016 09:30pm
WOW, proud of you all.
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Jul 11, 2016 09:32pm
Congratulations!
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Jul 11, 2016 09:35pm
We are proud of our forces. Saviors of Pakistan.
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Jul 11, 2016 09:37pm
Congratulations
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Jul 11, 2016 09:36pm
Congratulations. You always make us proud.
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Jul 11, 2016 09:41pm
Congrats Pakistan..Good effort should be rewarded and your effort was best :)
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Jul 11, 2016 09:42pm
Well done you again proved you are proud of the nation.
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Jul 11, 2016 09:43pm
Pretty awesome....GREAT PAF... where Sky is the LIMIT!!!
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Jul 11, 2016 09:50pm
PAF is the best in the world! approved and verified by winning the Royal International Air Tattoo Show!
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Jul 11, 2016 09:53pm
Beautiful creativity
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Jul 11, 2016 09:58pm
Proud to be Pakistani. Pakistan Army is the best.
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Jul 11, 2016 09:57pm
Well done PAF Shaheens. You are our nation's pride.
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Jul 11, 2016 10:04pm
Congrats PAF for winning the painting competition.
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Jul 11, 2016 10:21pm
C-130 Hercules transport aircraft... what Pakistan has to do with this aircraft.
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Jul 11, 2016 10:47pm
MashaAllah.
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Jul 11, 2016 10:53pm
PAF ZINDABAD. Great job Eagles.
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Jul 11, 2016 11:06pm
@Farrukh Iftikhar But that was an American White Eagle depicted in tattoo on tail of C130.
Even though, congrats PAF.
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Jul 11, 2016 11:12pm
Well done...we proud of you.
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Jul 11, 2016 11:22pm
Long live PAF. Long live Pakistan
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Jul 11, 2016 11:36pm
Very nice Pakistan all the way
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Jul 11, 2016 11:46pm
Great job.
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Jul 11, 2016 11:55pm
Great job PAF and Pak Army for winning gold in both events.
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Jul 12, 2016 12:18am
Extremely proud moment for all Pakistanis.
Excellent work lads. You have made us all proud.
Long live Pakistan.
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Jul 12, 2016 12:51am
proud of P A F the excellente air force
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Jul 12, 2016 12:54am
Another feather in the cap ! Keep them coming !
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Jul 12, 2016 12:54am
Congratulations PAF
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Jul 12, 2016 01:00am
Congratulations PAF you make us proud.
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Jul 12, 2016 01:22am
@Ramesh. Thank you for your comment. This is the only way one can win the heart and soul of Pakistanis. Indians should compliment and refrain from criticizing their neighbors. I believe with this attitude, we can get closer to each others issues and solve our bilateral issues. Thank Ramesh once again.
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Jul 12, 2016 01:45am
"The best"
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Jul 12, 2016 02:46am
Always proud of you all guys ! Love you all !
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Jul 12, 2016 02:47am
Well done guys,, really proud
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Jul 12, 2016 02:59am
Bravo
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Jul 12, 2016 04:12am
This what the world should know the worth of Pakistan.
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Jul 12, 2016 04:45am
We are the best in the world where we have leadership
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Jul 12, 2016 04:53am
The Pakistan Military just showing why they are the most professional and the best armed forces in the world, if anyone had a doubt.
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Jul 12, 2016 05:06am
Congratulations. !!!!
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Jul 12, 2016 06:11am
Way to go PAF, proud to be a Pakistani. Many congratulations, you are the best.
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Jul 12, 2016 06:47am
@Dogar Think again Sir
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Jul 12, 2016 06:57am
Well done
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Jul 12, 2016 09:37am
Well done Pakistan. Be good and do good
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Jul 12, 2016 11:34am
@Tamil Guru I can smell smoke. We have had other competitions too and the last time one of our pilots made a Guinness world record on your planes too :D
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Jul 12, 2016 12:56pm
To hit the Mark - One need to aim above the Mark! & PAF continued doing it! :-) congratulations PAF!
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Jul 12, 2016 12:59pm
It would be great to add what was the criterion for winning and what categories were there for competition
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Jul 12, 2016 04:29pm
Very proud of the PAF performance congratulations.
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Jul 12, 2016 08:23pm
@Fact Checking It's sad that in addition to a vast array of other things, Indians also suck at painting.
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Jul 13, 2016 03:55am
Well done
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Jul 13, 2016 02:30pm
You guys made M.M. Alam sahib proud!
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Jul 13, 2016 03:23pm
WooooooooW! Well done magnificent men of PAF and their flying machine.
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Jul 13, 2016 04:30pm
So much potential in Pakistan. Shame it is not harnessed and nurtured in so many areas.
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Jul 13, 2016 04:53pm
Congrats pakistan . Good Job PAF. Pakistanis have good skills need more money to setup more institutions of skill harnessment.
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Jul 13, 2016 05:22pm
the nation is proud of the PAF. Keep focus on these professional responsibilities
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Jul 13, 2016 07:38pm
I guess Most of the people didn't understand what this show was about. It was Best Sticker/Paint Job Competition. The credit should go to the painting artist. It has nothing to do with the salvation or defense of Pakistan.I guess we are emotional fools.
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Jul 13, 2016 07:46pm
Well done Pakistan, good show. I had seen clips of decorated trucks in Pakistan. Looks like this arty trend runs across the spectrum. Congrats from India.
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Jul 13, 2016 08:25pm
@Ramesh thanks. Your good wishes are truly appreciated
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Jul 13, 2016 08:32pm
Congradulations
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Jul 13, 2016 08:35pm
Well done we are proud of our Arm Forces.
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Jul 13, 2016 10:32pm
PAF , simply worlds best. Congratulations and well done. Proud of you all.
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Jul 13, 2016 10:40pm
PAF has won so many international awards. It is most admired institution in the aviation world.
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Jul 13, 2016 10:45pm
More Pictures would have been welcome.
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Jul 13, 2016 11:30pm
@Think_Again .. Yes but idea, concept, and paint job was done by PAF. Why you don't want to give credit. Who will take honor for a nice show???
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Jul 14, 2016 01:46am
Internationally 1st out of 200 competitors. Now that's achievement.
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Jul 14, 2016 10:05am
Pakistan forces names are everywhere now. Salute to General Raheel
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Jul 14, 2016 10:42am
Congratulations & WELL DONE Pakistani Eagles... !!
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Jul 14, 2016 12:40pm
Our Brave and Strong troops in the world! Congratulate PAF!
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Jul 14, 2016 02:12pm
Come on! It is merely a recognition of a paint-job well done; that is not our level of satisfaction, considering the comments pouring in without understanding the award-type.
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