ISLAMABAD – The nation remembered Wing Commander Nouman Akram, the Officer Commanding of PAF Base Mushaf stationed 9 Squadron, on his first death anniversary on Thursday.
Akram was martyred on March 11, 2020, when his F-16 fighter jet crashed near Shakarparian, the federal capital’s urban wilderness, while participating in a rehearsal for the Pakistan Day parade.
The clip of the crash was filmed and the aircraft could be seen performing a vertical loop maneuver before crashing.
Social media users shared posts and pictures on social networking sites while paying heartfelt homages to the brave martyr.
https://twitter.com/Defence__Pak/status/1369860633898926083
A year ago we lost the “ Top Gun “ Wing Commander Noman Akram member of No.9 Squadron. He was a winner of sher Afgan Trophy. Embraced Shahadat while 23th March rehearsal. pic.twitter.com/pH3RZWeQEj
— Dekho Pakistan (@dekho_pk) March 11, 2021
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https://twitter.com/ahmedthepenguin/status/1369871504591192068
Noman Akram, son of Brigadier (retd) Muhammad Akram, won the coveted Inter Squadron Armament competition of PAF in October, 2019 being declared the best marksman. The No 9 Squadron enjoys the unique distinction as it had been commanded by seven chiefs of the air staff on different occasions.
COAS Bajwa visits family of Wing Commander Noman Akram Shaheed
