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PAF Pilot Wing Commander Nauman Akram Embraced Martyrdom As F-16 Jet Crashes During Rehearsal:
Another Brave Son of Soil laid down his Life for the Sake of His Sacred Country PAKISTAN. PAKISTAN AIR FORCE Wing Commander Nauman Akram Embraced Martyrdom when His F-16 Jet crashes in Islamabad during rehearsal for an upcoming 23rd March Parade, PAKISTAN AIR FORCE Personnel said in an official statement.
The US-Built F-16 Aircraft was taking part in the Rehearsals for PAKISTAN DAY Parade set to take place on the 23rd March.
Wing Commander Noman Akram The Winner of #SherAfghan Tropgy 2019 Embraced Martyrdom in F-16 crash near #Shakarparian Parade Ground.
Rest in Peace Sir, You were one of the Finest F-16 Pilot #PAF Had, Your services will never be forgotten.
This Nation has Lost a Gem today!!! pic.twitter.com/6fQVS2Q5Y3
— PAF Falcons (@PAF_Falcons) March 11, 2020
“The pilot, identified as Wing Commander Nauman Akram, could not eject in time and martyred in the crash,” PAF spokesperson said.
“Rescue teams have been dispatched towards the site of the crash,” PAF Official said in a statement.
All are requested to RECITE SURAH-E-FATIHA for son of soil WC Noman Akram! 🇵🇰 indeed it us a very big loss 😔 🇵🇰
May ALLAH SWT grant him highest Ranks in JANNAH and give patience and courage to his family to bear this irreplaceable loss. 🇵🇰
AMEEN pic.twitter.com/hginUOMm02— PAF Falcons (@PAF_Falcons) March 11, 2020
The Wing Commander Nauman Akram is the same pilot who managed to won the Sher Afgan Trophy 2019 back in October 2019.
PAKISTAN AIR FORCE Official also stated that a board of inquiry has been ordered by the Air Headquarter to ascertain the cause of this Tragic incident.
“And Say Not Of Those Who Are Slain In The Way Of Allah: ‘They Are Dead.’ Nay, They Are Living, Though You Perceive It Not.” (Qur’an 2:154)
Rest in peace Sir! pic.twitter.com/9uODAkDjT9
— PAF Falcons (@PAF_Falcons) March 11, 2020
“A board of inquiry has been ordered by Air Headquarters to determine the cause of the accident,” PAF Official further added in his statement.
The F-16 fighter Jet are considered as the important Military Hardware in the Arsenal and Fleet of PAKISTAN AIR FORCE.
Wg Cdr Nauman Akram shaheed – March 11, 2020 pic.twitter.com/pvHslHtHiv
— PAF Falcons (@PAF_Falcons) March 11, 2020
Usually the South Asian Country has an exceptional track record of flying and maintenance nearly all types of Fighter Jets in its fleet, but one cannot completely rule out the technical failure and malfunctioning in the aircraft.
