THE EXTRAORDINARY AVIATION ARTISTRY OF MASOOD AKHTAR HUSSAINI
Enter a realm where valor and art converge. Group Captain (R) Masood Akhtar Hussaini, Pakistan Air Force's former Military Aviation Artist, offers you a rare glimpse into the skies he once was a part and also conducted aerial battles as an Air Defence Weapon Controller. His paintings do not just depict aircraft, they immortalize the courage, intensity, and humanity of aerial combat.
STRIKE AGAINST A BOMBER BASE - 7 SEPTEMBER 1965, F-86 Sabres attacking the IAF bomber station at Kalaikunda.
Group Captain (Retired) Syed Masood Akhtar Hussaini's life exemplifies a profound dedication to aviation in every dimension. Pakistan's foremost aviation artist, Hussaini's achievements soar beyond national recognition.
In 1985, the President of Pakistan conferred on him the Tamgha-i-Basalat in recognition of his contributions as the Aviation Artist of the PAF. This was followed in 1998 by the President's Pride of Performance Award to Hussaini. The American Society of Aviation Artists has honored him with their fellowship after his work was displayed at an American exhibition. For his sustained artistic brilliance, Hussaini was awarded the "Life Time Achievement Award" in 2019.
MOMENTS OF HONOR AND DISTINCTION
Explore pivotal milestones from Group Captain Hussaini's celebrated career,
recognized by leaders and institutions worldwide.
Hussaini's painting hangs proudly in my home as a symbol of close ties between the armed forces of the two friendly nations
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He is a marvellous representative of Pakistan and the Air Force
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.... undoubtfully the only one of his kind in the South Asian Subcontinent
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....thorough in historical accuracy and detail!
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While Hussaini may not be the sole aviation artist in the Middle East and South Asia, he certainly is the pioneering leader
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.... the artist has done a superb job....
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With over four decades and 300 meticulously researched paintings, Hussaini’s work goes beyond aesthetic brilliance. His rigorous attention to detail, verifying aircraft markings, historical accuracy, atmospheric conditions authentically recreate every scene. His signature pilot-centric approach immerses viewers directly into the cockpit, making them participants in history.
COASTAL PATROL OFF KARACHI MAY 1940
Flight Lieutenant A B Awan leads three Westland Wapitis of “A” Flight.
Group Captain Hussaini's works have headlined prominent exhibitions throughout Pakistan and internationally. Admired by military leaders, aviation historians, and art connoisseurs, his original paintings and limited edition prints grace institutions and private collections from Islamabad to Istanbul, Karachi to Kansas, solidifying his role as a cultural ambassador of Pakistan's aviation heritage.
Air Marshal Daud Pota (past Air Chief of the Air Force of Zimbabwe & Governor Sindh) Inaugurates Hussaini's exhibition at PAF Museum Shahra-e-Faisal, Karachi. (Sept. 2014)
Group Captain Hussaini brings aviation history to life through engaging presentations that combine his original artwork with firsthand accounts and historical insights. His lectures have captivated audiences at military academies, international air shows, museums, and cultural institutions worldwide, from the Royal International Air Tattoo in England to the Mighty Eighth Air Force Heritage Museum in USA.
Artist HUSSAINI briefs the Aviation Artists participating in the Art Forum 1987 being held at the University of Virginia USA. The slide show is on " PAF Over THE YEARS" through his art.
MORE THAN JUST AN ART BOOK
Flying High stands as an unparalleled tribute to Pakistan's aviation history, encapsulated through the masterful brushwork of Group Captain (Retd) Syed Masood Akhtar Hussaini.
Endorsed at the highest levels with a message by Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan NI (M), a foreword by renowned historian F.S. Aijazuddin (OBE), an introduction by Air Chief Marshal Jamal A. Khan NI (M), SJ, SBt (Retd) and a preface by Keith Ferris, the Founder of the American Society of Aviation Artists (ASAA) this monumental work goes beyond visual excellence.
Every canvas by Hussaini is a lasting tribute, capturing fleeting moments of courage, sacrifice, and
triumph ensuring the skies' greatest stories are never forgotten.
1933 - 1950
MARCH 1948 - PESHAWAR
JANUARY 1948 - OVER GWALIOR, INDIA
WING COMMANDER M. ASGHAR KHAN LEADS A NIGHT SUPPLY DROP MISSION
TO SUPPORT PAKISTAN ARMY TROOPS FIGHTING IN THE 1947-48 KASHMIR WAR
0200 HOURS 17/18 NOVEMBER 1947- ASTORE VALLEY
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