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Old 11-14-2009, 09:44 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Thumbs up First pictures of PAF IL-78 aerial refuller!

I believe the pictures are from final flight testing in Ukraine. Anyways, enjoy!!

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Old 11-14-2009, 09:47 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: First pictures of PAF IL-78 aerial refuller!

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I believe the pictures are from final flight testing in Ukraine. Anyways, enjoy!!

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Wow, sexy beast!
Thanks for sharing mate!
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Old 11-15-2009, 02:35 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Default Re: First pictures of PAF IL-78 aerial refuller!

Same pictures as above, but in high resolution:

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Old 11-15-2009, 03:26 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Default Re: First pictures of PAF IL-78 aerial refuller!

The start of long range trainings, real interdiction with heavier loads, long range CAP... Lovely.
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Old 11-15-2009, 08:48 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Default Re: First pictures of PAF IL-78 aerial refuller!

Finally, waited 6 months to catch the first glimpse of them. Any idea when they are being inducted or being brought to pakistan.
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Old 11-15-2009, 11:32 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Default Re: First pictures of PAF IL-78 aerial refuller!

Thanks for the photos and good job for sharing them.
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Old 11-15-2009, 09:32 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Ok guys, some new ones:

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Old 11-16-2009, 02:34 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Beautifull pictures but why is the Pakistani flag covered in white? It looks so pale just like the PAF markings on the fuselage.
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Old 11-29-2009, 06:32 AM   #9 (permalink)
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IL-78 cockpit:

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The UPAZ-1 IFR Pod:

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Old 11-29-2009, 01:51 PM   #10 (permalink)
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This bird will provide us with very nice ifr pics of Mirages, JF17 and FC20 in the future... :)
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