By Our Defence
Correspondent
RAWALPINDI: Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force Mujahid Anwar Khan has expressed heartfelt grief on the sad demise of the great war veteran. Group Captain (Retd) Saif-ul-Azam, Sitara-i-Jurrat, a war veteran of 1965 Indo-Pak war, breathed his last in Bangladesh after a prolonged illness. 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.
During 1965 War, he served in No 17 Squadron at PAF Base Sargodha. Apart from inflicting heavy damage to Indian forces in 12 ground-attack missions, Azam also had one IAF aircraft kill to his credit as well. For his valour and devotion to duty in 1965 war, he was awarded “Sitara-i-Jura’at”.
Group Captain Saif ul Azam also attained Global repute when he shot down three Israeli aircraft during 1967 Arab-Israel war. In recognition of his heroic contributions, he was honoured with the military awards by the governments of Jordan and Iraq.
