{"id":491454,"date":"2025-07-21T10:07:48","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T05:07:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=491454"},"modified":"2025-07-21T10:07:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T05:07:48","slug":"paf-wins-two-top-trophies-at-uk-airshow-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/paf-wins-two-top-trophies-at-uk-airshow-2\/","title":{"rendered":"PAF wins two top trophies at UK airshow"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> RAWALPINDI<br \/>\nAt the world-renowned Royal International Air Tattoo-2025, held in the United Kingdom, PAF achieved an extraordinary feat by securing two coveted trophies among the world\u2019s leading air forces.<br \/>\nDuring the Air Chiefs\u2019 Conference at RIAT-2025, PAF\u2019s professional excellence and the exquisite paint schemes of its aircraft were widely appreciated by global air force leaders. On this remarkable achievement, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, extended his heartfelt congratulations to PAF contingent stating that keeping the nation\u2019s flag high has always been the hallmark of Pakistan Air Force.<br \/>\nWinning these prestigious awards is a testament to our professionalism, technical expertise and relentless pursuit of excellence. He also commended the entire team for showcasing Pakistan\u2019s true potential with pride and dignity. PAF\u2019s state of the art JF-17 Thunder Block-III, making its maiden appearance at this prestigious airshow, was awarded the \u201cSpirit of the Meet\u201d Trophy, a rare honor conferred upon the aircraft that best embodies the ethos, spirit and excitement of RIAT.<br \/>\nThe award signifies the technological brilliance and operational capability of the JF-17 program, while also showcasing Pakistan\u2019s growing aerospace excellence on global stage. Adding to this moment of national pride, PAF C-130H Hercules, adorned in a striking and artistically crafted special livery reflecting this year\u2019s theme of Eyes in the Skies, secured the distinguished \u201cConcours d\u2019Elegance\u201d Trophy for the best-maintained and most aesthetically presented aircraft at RIAT-2025.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RAWALPINDI At the world-renowned Royal International Air Tattoo-2025, held in the United Kingdom, PAF achieved an extraordinary feat by securing two coveted trophies among the world\u2019s leading air forces. During the Air Chiefs\u2019 Conference at RIAT-2025, PAF\u2019s professional excellence and the exquisite paint schemes of its aircraft were widely appreciated by global air force leaders. 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