'Operation Swift Retort': PAF's response to Indian aggression
Last updated on: 01 May,2019 03:16 pm
The Ground Safety trophy was awarded to PAF Base Peshawar.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Chief of the Air Staff Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan said on Wednesday that Pakistan’s response to Indian aggression on February 27 will be remembered as ‘Operation Swift Retort’.
While addressing the 264th Air Staff Presentation at the Air Headquarters, the PAF chief reiterated that “the airforce shall give a befitting response to any aggression initiated by the enemy”.
PAF’s swift response was a demonstration of firm resolve, capacity and capability in thwarting the nefarious designs of the adversary, he continued.
"Every member of the PAF deserves special appreciation for proving equal to the task," the air chief said, adding, "I salute each one of you for showing strong commitment, perseverance and motivation being deployed at forward operating bases during these testing times."
During the event, the chief awarded trophies to bases excelling in various domains. Accolades included the best performance in training and flight safety conferred upon PAF Base Shahbaz while PAF Base Mushaf won The Strongman Trophy.
The Ground Safety trophy was awarded to PAF Base Peshawar.