PAF launches two new books

A ceremony to launch two PAF books namely "History of Pakistan Air Force (1999-2013)" and "Sentinels in the Sky" was held at Air Headquarters, today. Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt, Chief of Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force was the chief guest at the occasion. Former air chiefs, a large number of PAF serv- ing/retired officers, families of Shuhada and war veterans attended the ceremony.

While addressing at the occasion, Air Chief said, "While keeping pace with the demands of a compelling future, we can never be oblivious to what our predecessors achieved in the past. The extraordinary sacrifices rendered by our great heroes, while guarding the aerial frontiers of our beloved motherland, will always remain a source of inspiration for all of us. Ever since the birth of the PAF, our evolving annals have chronicled many an occasion when we were put to the test, but manfully rose to each challenge.

The nation salutes its valiant sons who either attained the lofty station of Shahadat, or returned home with pride as Ghazi. For us they are all heroes who deserve our enduring gratitude and respect".

The Air Chief further said, "In our rich history the past fifteen years merit special significance as the era entailed the need for replacing our aging arsenal and aligning ourselves along the contours of the future air power employment across the entire range of conflict, i.e from sub-conventional to the strategic.