Australian air chief visits AHQs

Islamabad

Air Marshal Gavin Neil Davies, chief of the Air Staff, Royal Australian Air Force visited Air Headquarters here on Monday, says a PAF press release.

On his arrival, the distinguished guest was received by Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman.

A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Air Force presented him the guard of honour. Chief of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) paid homage to the martyrs of PAF by laying floral wreath on Martyrs’ Monument.

The visiting dignitary was introduced to the principal staff officers of PAF. He was also given a detailed briefing on the PAF.

Later on, he called on Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman in his office. Both the dignitaries remained together for some time and discussed matters of professional and mutual interest. The Chief of RAAF lauded PAF’s leading role in the operation Zarb-e-Azb against terrorism. He also appreciated the high morale and sound professionalism of the PAF personnel. Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman emphasised the importance of mutual training and conduct of operational exercises between the two air forces to benefit from each other experiences.

The chief of Royal Australian Air Force is on an official visit to Pakistan on the invitation of Pakistan Air Force.