A veteran of 1965 war, Squadron Leader (r) Arshad Sami Khan, Sitara-i-Jurat, who passed away here on Thursday would be laid to rest today (Friday). He was the father of famous singer Adnan Sami Khan.
His funeral prayers will be offered today (Friday), at Air Headquarters (Unit) Sports Ground, PAF Complex, Sector E-9, at 7:15 p.m. He will be laid to rest at CDA Graveyard in Sector H-11, with profound military honour.
During 1965 War, Squadron Leader Arshad Sami Khan flew the maximum combat missions from Peshawar. His enthusiasm and aggressive spirit was of the highest order and was responsible for igniting the spirit of competition amongst other pilots in its most effective form. He led formations into the battle area with exemplary determination and brought back excellent results.
He was credited with one aircraft, 15 tanks and 22 vehicles destroyed, plus eight tanks and 19 vehicles damaged and two heavy guns destroyed.
He never looked tired or apprehensive in the face of heavy odds, but kept on inflicting maximum damage to the enemy as his only objective.
For his outstanding devotion to duty and bravery, Squadron Leader Arshad Sami Khan was awarded the Sitara-i-Jurat.
Air Chief Marshal, Rao Qamar Suleman, Chief of the Air Staff has expressed great sorrow and grief on death of the war veteran.
