Maj (Retd.) MK Sagheer 

	These photos represent first ever flights from Dhamial to Shinkiari, Patan,  Chilas, Gilgit, Hunza, Passu, Gulmit and to Khunjrab from September 13-27, 1966.  We Flew Oh-13's upto altitudes of approx 16,000 Feet, we were part of 3 Squadron under CO, LT Col NUK Babar.  The mission was to recce the area for future locations for heli-pads for operations with FWO for construction of KKH highway as roads to this area didn't exist. Pilots were:  Col. Babar, Maj. Awan, Maj. Naeem, Maj. Zia, Maj. Latif, Capt Siraj, Capt. MK Sagheer It was quite interesting for the locals of this area as it was the first time they saw a helicopter up close, althought PAF helicopters had gone to the Gilgit area before they didn't land at as many places. Capt. MK Sagheer and Maj. Aftab were the first 2 pilots OH-13 posted with FWO flight in Gilgit. [Pictures Copyright: Asad Sagheer]
	Picture taken at Passu, where there was a war time air strip which the pilots used to call as "Passu International" In the picture, standing from left to right are: Capt Siraj, Maj Latif, Maj Jamil of EME (he was maintenance officer) and Capt. Sagheer.  [Picture Copyright: Asad Sagheer]
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