Sargodha, the falcons’ nest

Became the prime target

Of the enemy air attacks

In the war of 65

Invoking the wrath of mother, PAF

Her brave sons, famed air warriors

Alam, Yusuf; Hatmi, Bhatti and Jilani

Shattered in no time the IAF’s dream

Of grounding Pakistan Air Force

In a single lightening blow

As Mysteres and Hunters

Swarmed over the base in a bid

To cut this jugular vein

The enemy pilots were shocked

By the instant PAF response

Our combat pilots filled with passion

Riding in Sabres and Starfighters

Leapt like furious leopards

And tore to smithereens IAF planes

Forcing the enemy to flee the arena

In panic and shame

Thanks to superior airmanship

Skill, courage and tactics

Of our fighter pilots

PAF reigned supreme

With total command of the skies

Leaving the enemy whimpering

And licking his wounds

In poignant grief

Supremely agile and fearless

M M Alam, a scrap of a man

Rose to the pinnacle of glory

Claiming five enemy planes

In a single mission

And in a feat, yet to be equalled

In the history of jet air combat

Set the record of downing

Three IAF Hunters

In a space of just 30 seconds

We salute our combat pilots

And pay them rich tributes

For showing us

The path of success and honour;

Let us emulate their aggressive zeal

And make ourselves worthy successors

Of our war heroes and aces