A quota of Pakistan Air Force (PAF), which contains its advanced JF-17 Thunder Block-III fighter jets and a C-130 Hercules Transport Aircraft, landed on Thursday at the Royal Air Force Base Fairford in the UK to participate in Royal International Air Tattoo (Riat) 2025, according to a press release of Inter-Services PUBLICS (ISPR). JF-17 Thunder Block-III aircraft, equipped with groundbreaking EASA Radar and in addition to-visual series (BVR) capabilities, completed successful air-to-air tanking on the way to the UK with the support of a PAF IL-78 air tanker, reported Military’s Media Wing. The long -range flight operation demonstrated PAF’s ability to project air power far beyond its borders. ‘JF-17 BLOCK-III is an EASA Radar and a wide range of BVR equipment 4.5 generation of multirole fighter jets capable of carrying out a wide range of combat tasks that strengthen air power application in the light of modern challenges, which strengthens national security.’ Adding a visual flair to the event has PAF’s C-130 Hercules been painted in a special liver that reflects the Riat 2025’s theme, “Eyes in the Skies”. “In line with Riat’s annual tradition of artistic screens with theme, PAF C-130 Hercules have been decorated with an exclusive life inspired by this year’s theme,” Eyes in Heaven. “The captivating design symbolizes vigilance, situation awareness and the technological edge maintained by modern air forces to ensure global security. The striking artwork is expected to be an attraction center that reflects Pakistan Air Force’s creativity and operational heritage,” the press release states. its professional expertise, operational capacity and the original strength of its aviation industry. ‘
PAF to show air power at UK AirShow
