Eagles of Destiny Volume 2: Growth and Wars of the Pakistan Air Force 1956-1971 9781804510179

Eagles of Destiny Volume 2: Growth and Wars of the Pakistan Air Force 1956-1971

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Series Asia @ War 39

Publisher/Brand Helion & Company

Author Yawar Mazhar, Usman Shabbir

Format 29,7 x 21 cm

No. Pages 102

Version Soft cover

Language English

Category Aviationbooks

Subcategory World Wars Books » War in Asia

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Product description

Eagles of Destiny Volume 2 is a detailed account of the transformation of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) with the help of the first US assistance program, and how its leadership utilised this opportunity to create a modern air force. It provides detailed coverage of the PAF's participation in the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War, based on official documentation and material from private collections that were previously not available to the public. The story of the Pakistan Air Force during this period is concluded by the coverage of the first build-up with the Chinese support, against the backdrop of US sanctions, highlighting and discussing the challenges and response.

Finally, the book provides detailed coverage of PAF operations during the 1971 War with India, including several first-hand accounts by key officers. Between 1956 and 1971, the PAF inducted a number of new weapon systems, including US-made F-86 Sabres, French-made Mirages, and Chinese-made F-6s. These developments and PAF's strategy are all discussed in great detail.

Richly illustrated, and almost entirely based on accounts never published before, Eagles of Destiny Volume 2 provides a unique insight from professionals who were either directly involved, or witnessed the affairs in question.

Images : 126 b/w photos, 27 colour profiles, 5 maps, 30 tables