An Indian Gnat was shot down by a PAF F-86 Sabre flown by F/L Yusaf Ali Khan, but the Indian pilot ejected safely. The other Gnat was damaged in combat by F/L Imtiaz Bhatti. Although its pilot returned to the base, All India Radio said that he died of injuries sustained during combat.
An Indian Gnat was hit by a PAF F-86 Sabre flown by F/L Yusaf Ali Khan, but the Indian pilot escaped safely. The other Gnat suffered significant damage in combat with F/L Imtiaz Bhatti's plane. Tragically, the Indian pilot who returned to base died from his injuries.