The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has secured three awards at the Royal International Air Tattoo show was held at Fairford, UK, last week, a PAF statement said on Sunday.
Pakistan achieved the honour of becoming the 50th nation to participate in this 36th edition of the Air Show, with this year's theme" Rapid Global Effect".
More than 300 aircraft took part in static and aerial display and approximately 200,000 people visited the air show on each day.
Pakistan's gesture of thanks to the world for their help in last year's earthquake disaster turned into a spectacular winner at the Royal International Air Tattoo show.
Although there were about 300 military and civilian aircraft from around the world on display at the Royal International Air Tattoo, none compared with the artful presentation of the Pakistan Air Force C-130.
In addition to vivid scenes of earthquake relief painted on its tail fin, a banner draped over the fuselage displayed its message:
"We are grateful for the global support." The aircraft walked away with the Tattoo's prestigious Concours d'Elegance competition, lifting the Page Aerospace Trophy as well as the BAE Systems' Trophy for winning the Spirit of the Meet competition.
The crew was also presented with an engraved bowl for having the Best Livery at this year's Air Tattoo.
It was presented by Air Tattoo director Tim Prince." This is a wonderful result and we are elated that the Tattoo judges acknowledged what we wanted to present," said Wg Cdr Haseeb Gul, who commanded a 19-strong team of aircrew and medical personnel in the medical evacuation configured aircraft.
He explained how the extraordinary illustrations were conceived and created.