The Story of the Pakistan Air Force, 1988-1998

The PAF has a long history of professional excellence. Between 1988 and 1998, the PAF distinguished itself in the Afghan War but at the same time the force was severely hit by the Pressler restrictions. However, human ingenuity coupled with wise leadership contained the damage caused by these restrictions and ensured that the fighting force stayed at its optimum. This is an official history of the PAF, covering those years, and includes information on its organization, aircraft, bases, and squadrons, with full details of its battles during the Afghan War.