QUETTA: To strengthen the bilateral Pak-China friendship, the Pakistan Air Force arranged a mesmeriSing air show at PAF Base Samungli, Quetta, in which F-7 PG along with PLAAF lightweight multi-role, all-weather fighters J-10 aircraft presented a scintillating aerial display.
Balochistan Chief Minister Sanaullah Zehri was the chief guest at the occasion. High ranking civil and military officials of both countries witnessed the breathtaking mega event with a large presence of the civilian crowd. Air Vice-Marshal Haseeb Paracha, commanding officer of Southern Air Command was the chief host of the ceremony.
The formation of four F-7 PG started the spectacular aerial display, led by Wing Commander Armughan.
After the departure of the roaring F-7PG, the army helicopters fly past the venue. Moments after the departure of the copters, newly procured Agusta Westland AW-139 helicopter appeared on the horizon for solo aerobatics display.
The six-member team of Chinese J-10 led by Colonel Cao Zhenzhong performed a jaw-dropping aerobatics. The spectators cheered with joy to see the spectacular maneuvers of the aircraft rightfully called the Firebird (Nato name).
Earlier in the day, the pilots of the J-10 interacted with the PAF pilots and students from various school and colleges. The Chinese contingent was led by Maj General Liu Chunking.
