The encounter took place on April 26th 1974, when 8 Mig-21Fs, flown by all PAF pilots were on CAP mission. These pilots had volunteered to participate in the defense of Syria during 1973 Yom Kippur War.

During the last leg of their mission, 2x IAF F-4Es made a head on pass not willing to engage them. While the formation was turning, F/L Sattar Alvi, No 8 of Shahbaz formation saw two Mirage IIICJ, coming from below, he engaged them single handedly and shot down one of Mirage IIIC

He was awarded Wisam-al-Shuja’a from Syria and also Sitara-e-Jurat from Pakisani government. PAF pilots have participated in the wars of Middle East and flew only defensive missions in Jordan, Iraq (1967), Saudi Arabia (1969 operation against Yemen attacks) and in Syria (1973).

IAF were surprised to see the bolder tactics from Arab aircraft and to date, are unable to shot down aircraft flown by PAF pilots. PAF pilots have scored at least 4 confirmed kills (1 Mystere IV A, I Mirage IIICJ, 1 Vautour) in 1967 war and 1 Mirage III CJ on April 26th, 1974.

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