tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218267100837900801.post6845127917712401709..comments2024-02-17T10:29:04.956+05:00Comments on Aeronaut: Air Support in Thar – 1971 WarKaiser Tufailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05733145033238064933noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218267100837900801.post-11675957136681060912013-12-17T21:40:55.124+05:002013-12-17T21:40:55.124+05:00"A total of 20 tanks, 63 vehicles, 5 trains, ..."A total of 20 tanks, 63 vehicles, 5 trains, 3 bulk fuel stores and an ammunition dump were claimed by the pilots, according to PAF’s official history [8]."<br /><br />That's quite a fistful by any standards. But it's not backed by any photo evidence at all. At least I've not come across it on the net. Longewala battle actually has come to be defined by its photos, swirling tank tracks, burning tanks while here nothing, nada, zilch. I wonder why? PAF had no gun cameras? Or recce sorties with cameras to capture these moments of triumph,that were hard pressed to come by.<br />Perhaps you could throw some light on this.<br />Otherwise eminently readable.<br /> Munna Bhaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04998420809582622977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218267100837900801.post-86803555124007223162010-04-25T11:57:08.074+05:002010-04-25T11:57:08.074+05:00From the other side.
Very well written accounts, e...From the other side.<br />Very well written accounts, enjoyed reading them all. It is easy for military writers, especially participants to wallow in jingoism. Did not find that here. Professional indeed!<br />Look forward to more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218267100837900801.post-20146561940680217872010-04-21T12:48:59.193+05:002010-04-21T12:48:59.193+05:00Kaiser,
First of all let me compliment you on a v...Kaiser,<br /><br />First of all let me compliment you on a very well articulated account. Though an Indian, I am extremely keen on a holistic perspective of Air confrontations in the western sector during the Indo-Pak conflict of 1971. As such i am extremely skeptical of the official sources from either side and their inflated claims of kills and underrepresentaation of own losses. Is it actually possible to know actually how the two airforces fared in that war in terms of kill-loss figures, number of sorties, successful operations etc.?Indian.in peacenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218267100837900801.post-70679042387637628982010-03-24T15:20:02.370+05:002010-03-24T15:20:02.370+05:00This might sound strange that an Indian is comment...This might sound strange that an Indian is commenting positively on a Pakistani's military blog.<br /><br />While I am no expert to counter your claims or agree to them, I must tell you that you write in a very compelling style.<br /><br />I loved the way you started this article. Your language too keeps the reader engrossed.<br /><br />And from your style of writing, I can sense so bias or contempt.<br /><br />Wishing you luck..<br /><br />Looking forward to more blogs from you.<br /><br />If I may add, something on the life of an PAF officer would be a nice read. Your barrack life or your development of character through the training imparted.<br /><br />Cheers !TedCodehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11022344717192225120noreply@blogger.com