Saudi aerobatic team to color PAF’s I-Day air show tomorrow

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 13 (APP): Aerobatic team from Saudi Arabia is all set to add colors to the largest ever show by Pakistan Air Force (PAF) in the history of Pakistan to mark the 70th anniversary of the country on Monday.
Internationally acclaimed “Saudi Hawks” of Royal Saudi Air Force alongside PAF aircraft will perform in the mega event.

The members of Saudi team in a media interaction here at Air Headquarters (AHQ) on Sunday expressed happiness to be part of Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations.

Col Mousa Al, who is heading the internationally acclaimed, “Saudi Hawks” of Royal Saudi Air Force said, “We feel honored and happy to be here to take part in Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations. Our team consists of six pilots. We are glad to be part of these celebrations.”

The special appearance of “Solo Turk” and “Saudi Hawks” will add colors to this mega event. Besides the two teams from brotherly countries, the pride of Pakistan JF-17 Thunder will also be performing in the much-awaited air show. Another salient feature of the show is the Tri-Services free fall display of Special Services personnel.

Mirage, SAAB-2000, and Augusta-139 from PAF, while MI-17 and PUMA helicopters from Army Aviation would also perform during the show in Islamabad, whereas, F-16, PAF aerobatics team Sherdil, P-3C Orion, Z-9, Alouette-III and Sea King helicopters would mesmerize the audience at Sea View Karachi.

APP/Cdra/VNS Islamabad