{"product_id":"eagles-of-destiny-volume-2-growth-and-wars-of-the-pakistani-air-force-1956-1971-paperback","title":"Eagles of Destiny: Volume 2 - Growth and Wars of the Pakistani Air Force 1956-1971 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eUsman Shabbir\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eYawar Mazhar\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEagles of Destiny Volume 2\u003c\/i\u003e is a detailed account of the transformation of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) with the help of the first US assistance program, and how its leadership utilized this opportunity to create a modern air force. It provides detailed coverage of the PAF's participation in the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War, based on official documentation and material from private collections that were previously not available to the public. The story of the Pakistan Air Force during this period is concluded by the coverage of the first build-up with the Chinese support, against the backdrop of US sanctions, highlighting and discussing the challenges and response.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinally, the book provides detailed coverage of PAF operations during the 1971 War with India, including several first-hand accounts by key officers. Between 1956 and 1971, the PAF inducted a number of new weapon systems, including US-made F-86 Sabres, French-made Mirages, and Chinese-made F-6s. These developments and PAF's strategy are all discussed in great detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRichly illustrated, and almost entirely based on accounts never published before, \u003ci\u003eEagles of Destiny Volume 2\u003c\/i\u003e provides a unique insight from professionals who were either directly involved, or witnessed the affairs in question.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 102\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.32 x 11.74 x 8.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 21, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42727496843327,"sku":"9781804510179","price":32.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/5c181f1d8877d12edd573d0ae82a25ac.webp?v=1765115050","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/eagles-of-destiny-volume-2-growth-and-wars-of-the-pakistani-air-force-1956-1971-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}