Air Force Day

7 September

Pakistan

Why this date

Marks the PAF's role in the 1965 war, including Squadron Leader M. M. Alam, credited by Pakistan with shooting down several Indian aircraft in under a minute.

About the day

On 7 September 1965 the PAF defended Sargodha airbase against Indian air raids, and M. M. Alam was awarded the Sitara-e-Jurat and Bar. PAF strikes on Indian airbases such as Pathankot on 6 September are also remembered. The day honours the PAF's martyrs.

Observed by

Pakistan Air Force