On Wednesday 25th July 2013, a Pakistan Air Force jet jettisoned its fuel tanks into the Indus River in the country’s northwest without any loss of life or property on the ground. The PAF pilot must be praised for his competent tackling of the unavoidable situation during his training mission. The jettisons of these fuel tanks on populated areas could have caused a serious damage to lives and property. Flying is not a cup of cake, and keeping one’s senses in balance and taking crucial decisions within a fraction of time during any mishap in the air is a tough task. It requires extraordinary mental and physical capabilities. Whatever the technical reasons of the mishap, the pilot’s professional competency in making every possible effort to save the jet and his dedication to assure the safety of innocent lives on ground by risking his own life are really commendable. Hats off to our air warriors.
SAEEDA NAWAZ
Lahore