COAS Gen Bajwa visits PAF Base Mushaf, flies in F-16

General Bajwa lauded the professionalism and dedication of the PAF.

RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Bajwa on Monday visited Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Mushaf Base Sargodha.

In a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the COAS was received by Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, who has also commanded Mushaf Base, tradition shared by many illustrious names of PAF.

The base and its squadrons hold claim to some of the most valiant actions in the history of air warfare and is a proud repository of capability, skills and traditions.

Gen Bajwa was taken to one of the squadrons where he was flown in an F-16. He flew in another F-16 and both aircraft proceeded to maneuver for a combat action simulation mission.

After the mission, the COAS interacted with the fighter pilots of the squadron. He lauded the professionalism and dedication of the PAF and thanked the force for its unmatched services to the nation.

General Bajwa thanked the Chief of Air Staff for his visionary leadership, acknowledging that inter service harmony and synergy are vital for operational success. 

COAS & CAS visited PAF Base Mushaf. COAS was flown in an F-16. CAS flew in another F-16 & both aircraft proceeded to maneuver for a combat action simulation mission. COAS lauded professionalism & dedication of PAF & thanked the Force for its unmatched services to the nation.1/2 pic.twitter.com/rLjGhMLeCN

— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) December 2, 2019

The Chief of Air Staff thanked the COAS for his visit. Both underlined the need for continued and enhanced interaction between the services in training and operations.