This is my homage to the greatest and noblest warrior, and a true son of the soil on his birthday, that falls on 16th September “A fighter pilot is an optimist. He believes he is the best, and he is determined to prove it every time he straps into the cockpit.” — Unknown “A good commander shows valor not only in battle, but in inspiring others by his example.” Homer, Iliad Pakistan Air Force, the finest institution of Pakistan, and indeed one of the most effective and lethal fighting organizations in the annals of aerial warfare has produced many outstanding fighter pilots and commanders in its glorious history. Some achieved eternal glory through great feats in war like Sarfraz Rafiqui, M.M Alam, Sajad Haider and recently Hasan Siddiqui and Noman Ali. Some have their names etched permanently in history books as great pioneering and visionary commanders like Air Marshals Asghar Khan and Noor Khan. These all have rightfully become the household names in Pakistan. There have ...