Air Chief pays tribute to PAF war veteran Group Captain (R) Saif Ul Azam on his demise.

ISLAMABAD -- Group Captain (Retd) Saif-ul-Azam, Sitara-i-Jura'at, veteran of 1965 Indo-Pak war, breathed his last in Bangladesh after prolonged illness.

Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan has expressed heartfelt grief on the sad demise of the great war veteran, said a PAF press release.

While paying tribute to Group Captain (Retd) Saif ul Azam, the Air Chief acknowledged his heroic deeds during the 1965 Indo-Pak and 1967 Arab-Israel wars. Air Chief further added that he was an exceptional fighter pilot who would always be remembered for his valour and professionalism.

Group Captain (Retd) Saif-ul-Azam was born in Pabna District, East Bengal in 1941. He was commissioned as a fighter Pilot in October, 1960.

During 1965 war, he served in No...

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