Air Commodore Syed Abid Raza
Sitara-e-Basalat
Pakistan Air Force
(1927-2000)
PROJECTS, ASSIGNMENTS & COURSE
As Highlighted By Aircraft Paintings
The digital images of the aircraft paintings and sketch are incorporated in this photograph collage, to highlight the “Technical Command & Staff Assignments and Milestone Projects” of Air Commodore Syed Abid Raza during his active military service (1948-1980).
Heartfelt Gratitude to the official aviation artist of the PAF, Group Captain Syed Masood Akhtar Hussaini (R), Pakistan Air Force, for sharing the digital images of his stellar aircraft paintings of F-86, F-6, Mirage-III, B-57, C-130B, T/RT-33, Tiger Moth & T-6G Harvard for the Website & forthcoming biography book of Air Commodore Syed Abid Raza (R), Pakistan Air Force and providing guidance on reviewing and referencing his books namely, "Air Warriors of Pakistan" (1989) & "PAF Over the Years" (2007).
MIRAGE-III: Project Blue Flash I, Paris & AIR HQ Peshawar
Wing Commander Syed Abid Raza was Head of Project Blue Flash I (Induction of Mirage-III Aircraft), Paris, France & Deputy Director of Projects, Air HQ, Peshawar, Pakistan (December 1966 - June 1970).
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Wing Commander Syed Abid Raza was Deputy Director of Aircraft Engineering, Air HQ, Peshawar, Pakistan (June 1970 - February 1972).
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F-6: Project P721 / F-6 Rebuild Factory,
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra
Air Commodore Syed Abid Raza was Managing Director (F-6 Rebuild Factory), Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra, Pakistan (June 1979 - December 1980).
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Group Captain Syed Abid Raza was Deputy Director Project (P-721 / F-6 Rebuild Factory), Defence Production Division, Ministry of Defence, Rawalpindi, Pakistan (July 1976- December 1976). Air Commodore Syed Abid Raza was Project Director (P-721 / F-6 Rebuild Factory), Defence Production Division, Ministry of Defence, Rawalpindi, Pakistan (January 1977 - June 1979).
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F-6: Assignment at 102MU, PAF Base Faisal
Group Captain Syed Abid Raza was Officer Commanding 102MU, PAF Base Faisal, Karachi, Pakistan (March 1972 - June 1976) where the overhaul etc., of F-6, B-57, F-86, and T-33 took place.
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C-130B: Training Course at PAF Base Chaklala
Squadron Leader Syed Abid Raza was Officer Commanding (Maintenance Wing), PAF Base Peshawar, Pakistan (December 1961 - April 1965). He attended the C-130B Maintenance Officers Familiarization Course AMF 43175E-3”, given by United States Department of the Air Force MT 63-25-1 at Pakistan Air Force Station Chaklala (May 1963).
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B-57: Assignments at 102 MU, PAF Base Faisal & PAF Base Masroor
Group Captain Syed Abid Raza was Officer Commanding 102MU, PAF Base Faisal, Karachi, Pakistan (March 1972 - June 1976) where the overhaul etc., of B-57, F-86, T-33 and F-6 took place.
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Flight Lieutenant / Squadron Leader Syed Abid Raza was Officer In charge & Officer Commanding, Field Maintenance Squadron, PAF Base Masroor, Mauripur, Pakistan (March 1959 - December 1960). It was a Field Appointment and the responsibility entailed, the second line servicing of all types of aircraft, aeroengines, their components and ground support equipment held in the inventory of PAF Base, Mauripur (B-57 bombers, F-86F and T-33 trainers etc).
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F-86 Sabre: Assignments at 102 MU, PAF Base Faisal,
PAF Base Peshawar, & PAF Base Masroor
Group Captain Syed Abid Raza was Officer Commanding 102MU, PAF Base Faisal, Karachi, Pakistan (March 1972 - June 1976) where the overhaul etc., of F-86, B-57, T-33 and F-6 took place.
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Squadron Leader Syed Abid Raza was Officer Commanding (Maintenance Wing), PAF Base Peshawar, Pakistan (December 1961 - April 1965). F-86 Squadron was stationed there.
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Flight Lieutenant/ Squadron Leader Syed Abid Raza was Officer In charge & Officer Commanding, Field Maintenance Squadron, PAF Base Masroor, Mauripur, Pakistan (March 1959 - December 1960). It was a Field Appointment and the responsibility entailed, the second line servicing of all types of aircraft, aeroengines, their components and ground support equipment held in the inventory of PAF Base, Mauripur (F-86F, B-57 bombers, T-33 trainers etc).
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T-33: Assignments at 102 MU, PAF Base Faisal,
PAF Base Masroor
Group Captain Syed Abid Raza was Officer Commanding 102MU, PAF Base Faisal, Karachi, Pakistan (March 1972 - June 1976) where the overhaul etc., of T-33/RT-33, B-57, F-86, and F-6 took place.
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Flight Lieutenant / Squadron Leader Syed Abid Raza was Officer In charge & Officer Commanding, Field Maintenance Squadron, PAF Base Masroor, Mauripur, Pakistan (March 1959 - December 1960). It was a Field Appointment and the responsibility entailed, the second line servicing of all types of aircraft, aeroengines, their components and ground support equipment held in the inventory of PAF Base, Mauripur (T-33/RT-33 trainers, F-86F, B-57 bombers, etc).
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T6G Harvard: Assignment at PAF Academy Risalpur
Pilot Officer / Flying Officer Syed Abid Raza was "Technical Adjutant & Officer in Charge Daily Servicing Section (D.S.S.)", at Royal Pakistan Air Force Academy, (Now Pakistan Air Force Academy Asghar Khan) Risalpur, for “Technical administration and first line servicing” of training aircraft e.g., T6G Harvard & Tiger Moth. (February 1951 - January 1953).
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Tiger Moth: Assignment at PAF Academy Risalpur
Pilot Officer / Flying Officer Syed Abid Raza was "Technical Adjutant & Officer in Charge Daily Servicing Section (D.S.S.)", at Royal Pakistan Air Force Academy, (Now Pakistan Air Force Academy Asghar Khan) Risalpur, for “Technical administration and first line servicing” of training aircraft e.g., Tiger Moth & T6G Harvard. (February 1951 - January 1953).
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Source: Most of the paintings in digital format were emailed by the official aviation artist of PAF, Group Captain Hussaini sahib for this Biography Project only. Several other images were obtained from the book, "PAF Over the Years by Group Captain Syed Masood Akhtar Hussaini (R), Pakistan Air Force". It was published in 2002 and then 2007 by Directorate of Media Affairs, Pakistan Air Force.