Graduation ceremony at Risalpur PAF academy

RAWALPINDI: The Graduation Ceremony of 150th GD (P), 96th Engineering, 106th Air Defence, 26th A&SD, 9th Logistics and 132nd Combat Support Courses was held on Friday at the PAF Academy Asghar Khan, Risalpur.

General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, was the chief guest. Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, chief of air staff, Pakistan Air Force, was also in presence. A total of 139 Aviation Cadets, eight Gentleman Cadets and two Naval Cadets graduated.

The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Trophy for the overall best performance in General Service Training was awarded to Aviation Cadet Sports Sergeant Imran Raza, whereas the trophy for the overall best performance in Combat Support Course was won by Aviation Cadet Usman Rasheed. The Chief of Air Staff Trophy for the best performance in the Air Defence Course was received by Aviation Cadet Sergeant Haseeb Abdul Malik.

Pakistan Naval Cadet Sergeant Hafiz Ali Asad was awarded the coveted Sword of Honour for the overall best performance at the College of Aeronautical Engineering. The Sword of Honour for the overall best performance at the College of Flying Training was received by Aviation Cadet and Academy Under Officer Abdullah Saad Ali. The ceremony was followed by a thrilling aerial display by PAF Academy aerobatics team “Sherdils”. Afterwards, a formation flying display by PAF Mirage, F-16, JF-17 and J-10C fighter jets enthralled the audience by showcasing PAF’s professional prowess.