September 6th, 2015 marked the fifty year anniversary of the war that took place in 1965. To celebrate this auspicious event, numerous events in various cities were taking place. Organized by the Army, Airforce and Navy. There was a 31 gun salute not only in the Capital but each province had a 21 gun salute, to pay homage to the Martyrs of not only the 1965 war but for all those that have given up their lives to ensure that this great country and its people can thrive.

Thousands of Pakistanis came out to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Defence Day. Patriotism soared high. With gun salutes, marches and airshow and drill exbitions.

Here are just a few of those pictures that will heighten your Patriotic spirit.

1. 31 Gun Salute by Rangers

2.  Jets Performing over F-9 Park in Islamabad – stunning

3. Troops perform aerial stunts to amaze the crowds below

4. Marching past Quaid-E-Azam mausoleum – utter precision

5. The Parade at PAF base in Lahore

6. Our Brave Heroes

7. Troops during a drill exercise to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Defence Day in Lahore

8. Jet and smoke trail after our talented Pilots with cheers from the crowd below

9. A man from a family of Shaheeds pays tribute at GHQ to those who gave up their lives so we could live ours – COAS General Raheel Sharif

10. Army Paratroopers colored the sky in pink and yellow

11. SSG in action – demonstrating their skills to the crowds on the beach

12. Thousands celebrating at Wagah Border – honouring the soldiers that laid down their lives

13. The students of APS Peshawar – with heroes like them; nothing can touch this country

How did you celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Defence Day? Did you go to watch any of the drills that were performed to entertain the crowds? Did you see the flyover Islamabad?