The document provides an overview of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). It discusses the PAF's mission to provide aerial defense of Pakistan. It briefly introduces notable figures in the PAF's history like Muhammad Mahmood Alam, the first jet ace in one mission, and Rashid Minhas, the youngest recipient of Pakistan's highest military honor Nishan-e-Haider. The document also mentions the current air chief marshal, Sohail Amman, and the locally produced multi-role fighter, JF-17 Thunder. It closes with a quote from Muhammad Ali Jinnah emphasizing the importance of a strong air force for Pakistan.

2. PAKISTAN AIR FORCE

3. I WILL TALK ABOUT
 BRIEF INTRODUCTION ABOUT P.A.F.
 MISSION,VISION & CORE VALUES.
 ABOUT NATIONAL HERO.
 FORMER AIR CHIEF MARSHALS.
 CURRENT AIR CHIEF MARSHAL.
 ABOUT J.F 17 THUNDER.
 QUAID’S FAMOUS QUOTE ABOUT P.A.F

4. HISTORY OF P.A.F ‫ضائیہ‬ِ‫ف‬ ‫پاک‬
A Symbol Of Pride For A Nation
In 1933, British colonial government of India established
the subcontinent’s first Air Force station near Drig Road,
now called PAF Base Faisal. In 1934, this element of the
Royal Indian Air Force (RIAF) was extended to the north
for operations in NWFP. The RIAF had also contributed to
the defeat of Japanese invasion during World War II.

6. To provide, in synergy with other services, the
most efficient, assured and cost effective aerial
Defense of Pakistan.
VISION OF P.A.F
To be among the most respected Air Force
of the world
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INTEGRITY , DUTY , EXCELLENCE

7. Muhammad Mahmood Alam (known as "M.M. Alam“
•Born in 6 July 1935 – 18 March 2013) was a Pakistani fighter pilot, North American F-86 Sabre Flying ace
• one-star general who served with the Pakistan Air Force.
• Squadron Leader M M Alam, Commander of No 11 Squadron, was already a notable leader and highly
experienced pilot in 1965, when he was awarded the Sitara-e-Jurat ("The star of courage"),
•Pakistani military decoration, for his actions during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.
• In earning his decorations, Alam downed five Indian aircraft in less than a minute — the first four within 30
Seconds
• — establishing a world record.
He also excelled in gunnery competition, a skill that without a doubt contributed greatly to his becoming the first
and the only jet ace in one mission

8. Rashid Minhas was a Pilot Officer in the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) during the 1971
Pakistan-India War. He sacrificed his life on August 20, 1971 to save the honour of his
beloved Motherland and fail the evil designs of the enemy country. Rashid Minhas
belonged to a famous Minhas clan of Rajput
This act of bravery did not go unnoticed and his commandant gave him a letter of
recognition. Rashid was a brilliant student and a brave soldier and he proved it many
times on and off the battlefield. Minhas was posthumously awarded Pakistan’s top
military honour the Nishan-E-Haider and became the youngest man and the only
member of the Pakistan Air Force to win the award. He also became a national hero

9. Air Chief Marshal
Tahir Rafique Butt
NI(M), T Bt
20th Chief of PAF
19 Mar 2012 - 18 Mar
2015 Air Chief Marshal
Rao Qamar Suleman
NI (M), S Bt
19th Chief of PAF
18 Mar 2009 - 19 Mar
2012
Air Chief Marshal Tanvir
Mahmood Ahmed
NI (M), S Bt
18th Chief of PAF
18 Mar 2006 - 18 Mar 2009

10. Air Chief Marshal Sohail Amman
Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military)
21st Chief of PAF
19 Mar 2015 - Till Date
Born in 1959, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Amman received his
intermediate and graduate education at PAF College, Sargodha.
Subsequently, he joined Pakistan Air Force and graduated from
PAF Academy in 1980. After completing Fighter and Operational
Conversion Courses, he flew various types of fighter aircraft on
PAF inventory including F-16s. As a distinguished fighter pilot
and Combat Commander, he also evaluated fifth generation
fighters like Gripen and Euro fighter Typhoon.

11.  He has commanded a Fighter Squadron, Combat
Commanders’ School, a Fighter Base and Central Air
Command of the Pakistan Air Force. The Air Chief having
vast experience of flying has a grand total of over 3000
fighter hrs to his credit.
Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman assumed the Command of
the PAF on 19 March, 2015. He is married and blessed with
four Children. In recognition of his meritorious and
exceptionally dedicated services, he has been decorated
with Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military), Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military),
Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) and Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military).

12. The Joint Fighter-17 (JF-17) Thunder multi-role fighter was jointly
developed by China and Pakistan. Development started in 1999.
These were license-produced locally by Pakistan Aeronautical
Complex. By 2015 Pakistan Air Force operates 60 of these aircraft and
production continues and in 2015 Pakistan made 14 and will made 24
this year in PAC AMF KAMRA. INSHALLAH and Pakistan is going to sell
08 J.F 17 THUNDER to Srilanka this year.

15. QUAID-E-AZAM SAYING
 “A Country without a strong Air Force is at the mercy
of any aggressor. Pakistan must build up her Air Force
as quickly as possible. It must an efficient Air Force,
Second to None.”