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Pakistani gunners are giving an expert look-over to captured Indian field
guns. The Indians left enough pieces in Chamb area alone to equip two Field
Regiments. (1965 War)
[Pictures Courtesy: ISPR] |
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An operational tank squadron of the Pakistan army equipped with the Indian
tanks (French-built AMXs) captured in the Chamb battle, out on manoeuvres.
(1965 War)
[Pictures Courtesy: ISPR] |
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A captured Indian AMX tank in the hands of Pakistani tanksmen. (1965
War)
[Pictures Courtesy: ISPR] |
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Infantry soldiers taking positions on the bank of a water obstacle. (1965
War)
[Pictures Courtesy: ISPR]
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Pakistani soldier at BRB canal. (1965 War)
[Pictures Courtesy: ISPR] |
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Khem Karan, the Indian market town, was the place from where Indians were to
launch their thrust on Kasur and then on to Lahore. The milestone in the
picture with Pakistani soldiers in the background in an eloquent footnote to
India's defeated ambitions. (1965 War)
[Pictures Courtesy: ISPR] |
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Pakistani
troops in action: A dramatic picture of tank infantry assault on the Lahore
front. (1965 War)
[Pictures Courtesy: ISPR]
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In clouds of dust, Pakistani tank and infantry soldiers are moving forward
to join the action. (1965 War)
[Pictures Courtesy: ISPR] |
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With smile bursting through their dust-coated faces, these Pakistani
infantrymen are dashing towards the front. (1965 War)
[Pictures Courtesy: ISPR] |
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Indian prisoners of war are cheering their favourites in the three-legged
race in one of the camp's sports meets. (1965 War)
[Pictures Courtesy: ISPR] |
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Three Indian Army tanks
(Centurian, Sherman and an AMX-13) captured during the 1965 war on display
at Pakistan Army Museum Rawalpindi.
[Pictures Courtesy: Abbas Ali] |
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A Pakistan Army jeep with a
recoilless rifle on top in a defensive position. The trench is
interconnected with others on the side that are partially covered with trampalines - 'Rann of Kutch' crisis 1965.
[Picture Courtesy: Mohammed Ali] |
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Pakistani soldiers marching forward. In
the still air of Rann of Kutch, where trucks can be heard for miles, going
on foot was the preferred option for both sides during the conflict - 'Rann
of Kutch' crisis 1965.
[Picture Courtesy: Mohammed
Ali] |
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A Pakistani soldier
battles strong gusts and harsh weather in the Kutch -
'Rann of Kutch' crisis 1965.
[Picture Courtesy: Mohammed Ali]
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Pakistani AA unit speeds
into position to set up against raids by IAF jets across the ceasefire line
in Kashmir - 1965.
[Picture Courtesy:
Mohammed Ali] |
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War of 1965, battle of Badiana. Pakistan
Army 14 Para brigade, 'R' group in Bandiana area - 1965 War.
[Pictures Courtesy: Shoaib
Mohammad Sultan] |
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A Pakistan Army 106mm
recoilless rifle positon
- 1965 war.
[Picture Courtesy: Mohammed
Ali] |
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Pakistan Army soldier stands next to a
burnt-out Indian anti-tank gun - 1965 War.
[Picture Courtesy: Mohammed Ali]
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A close-up
of AMX-13 tank left behind by India at Jaurian - September 1965.
[Copyright: PA via Usman
Shabbir]
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A party of
journalists examining a Centurian tank left behind by Indians near Chawinda
- September 1965.
[Copyright:
PA via Usman Shabbir]
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People flock
to see captured Indian armour in Lahore - September 1965.
[Copyright: PA via Usman
Shabbir] |
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Indian Centurian tank being examined by journalists near Chawinda - September 1965.
[Copyright: PA via Usman
Shabbir] |
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A captured Indian AMX-13 tank - 1965 war.
[Picture Courtesy: Mohammed Ali] |
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Two captured
Indian AMX-13 tanks with Pakistani soldiers - September 1965.
[Copyright: PA via Usman
Shabbir] |
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Jeep left
behind by Indian Maj Gen Prasad at Lahore front - September 1965.
[Copyright: PA via Usman
Shabbir] |
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An old villager appears to be
quite amused as he is initiated into the mysteries of this AMX-13 tank left
in Chamb area by the fleeing Indian Army.
[Copyright: PA via Usman
Shabbir] |
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A AMX-13 tank, jeep and a
truck left in the river Tawi by the retreating Indian Army - September 1965.
[Copyright: PA via Usman
Shabbir] |
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A kid makes a Victory sign
standing on a captured Indian AMX-13 tank on display some where in Pakistan.
[Copyright: Mohammad Ali]
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Pakistani soldiers over
running enemy position in Sulemanki sector during the 1971 war.
[Copyright: PA via Usman
Shabbir] |
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Some of the Indian Army Officers captured
by 6 FF regiment during the 1971 War.
[Copyright: Lt. Col. Ishfaq Hussain] |
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A
knocked-out Indian tank in the Sulemanki sector - December 1971.
[Copyright: PA via
Jagan Pillarisetti] |
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Navy related |
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The destroyer PNS Jahangir
closes the firgate PNS Tippu Sultan at high speed for transfer of operation
orders of 'Operation Somnath' during 1965 war.
[Copyright: PN via Usman
Shabbir] |
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A proud sailor stands guard on
the brow of PNS/M Ghazi shortly after her return from war patrol in 1965 war.
[Copyright: PN via Usman
Shabbir] |
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PNS Rajshahi arrives at the
naval berths in Dockyard Karachi after breaking-out from Indian Naval
Blockade of Chitagong during 1971 war.
[Copyright: PN via Usman
Shabbir] |
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A column of destroyers led by
the cruiser PNS Babur executing a manoeuvre during the 1971 war.
[Copyright: PN via Usman
Shabbir] |
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PNS/M Hangor (S-131) sails
for her deployment area during the 1971 war. Note the pennant numbers
painted off from the sail.
[Copyright:
PN via Usman Shabbir] |
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Air Force related |
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No. 26 Sqn pilots
photographed at Peshawar Air Base during the 1971 war. From left-to-right,
Pervez Mirza, Flt Lt Salim Baig Mirza, unknown, Flt Lt Amjad Enderabi, Flt
Lt Rahim Yousufzai,
Shafqat and Flt Lt H K Dotani.
[Picture Coutesy: DPR, PAF] |
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Indian Air Force Ouragan
aircraft after being forced down by PAF fighters - 24 June 1965.
[Copyright: PAF via Usman
Shabbir] |
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No 35 Wing in front of the
C-130, leader Zahid Butt 14th from left -1965.
[Copyright: PAF via Usman
Shabbir] |
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Wreckage of one of four Indian
Vampire aircrafts, which were shot down on 1 September 1965.
[Copyright: PAF via Usman
Shabbir] |
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H-43 crews who executed vital
airlift for Pak Army in Haji Pir Pass area - 3 to 8 September 1965.
[Copyright: PAF via Usman
Shabbir] |
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IAF Gnat which surrendered and
landed at Pasrur - 3 September 1965.
[Copyright: PAF via Usman
Shabbir] |
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Four PAF F-86F fighter-bombers
return from an interdiction mission - September 1965.
[Copyright: PAF via Usman
Shabbir] |
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No 19 Squadron pilots who
struck Pathankot on 6 September 1965, with squadron commander 'Nosey' Haider
standing third from right.
[Copyright:
PAF via Usman Shabbir] |
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No 31 Wing with leader 'Bill'
Latif, middle row centre -1965.
[Copyright: PAF via Usman
Shabbir] |
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Sargodha combat crews between
the two wars. Aircraft L to R: F-104, Mirage-III, F-6 and RT-33.
[Copyright: PAF via Usman
Shabbir] |
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Three supersonic aircraft
types of PAF that participated in the 1971 war. F-6 leds a F-104 and a
Mirage-IIIEP.
[Copyright: PAF via Usman
Shabbir] |
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Air Cdre Patrick. D.
Callaghan at the wreckage of an Indian Su-7 shot down near Sargodha in 1971.
Callaghan was then the PAF Chief Inspector. He held among other
responsibilities, in charge of the verification of Pakistani claims of enemy
airplane kills.
[Copyright:
Mansoor Shah] |