PAF graduation parade held at Risalpur

Pakistan Air Force's joint graduation parade of 125 GD (P), 69 Engg, 83 AD and 9A &SD courses and commissioning parade of 127 GD (P) and 73 Engg Courses were held at PAF Academy Risalpur on Thursday. General Khalid Shameem Wynne, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee graced the occasion as a chief guest.
Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force also accompanied him. In his address to cadet officers, General Wynne said that PAF remains a potent force, fully capable of defending the aerial frontiers of Pakistan. The innovations carried out by PAF leadership have enabled it to make very meaningful contributions in the success of land forces in their fight against terrorism.
He further added, "Today Pakistan is facing the aftermath of catastrophic floods, which in its wake has brought devastation, surpassing records of last hundred years. PAF has once again come on the forefront in collaboration with Pak Army and Navy for flood relief and rehabilitation efforts," he maintained.
On his arrival at the parade ground, general salute was presented by Aviation Cadets. Later, the chief guest reviewed the parade and presented Quaid-e-Azam Banner to No 3 Squadron, the new Champion Squadron. This was followed by award of flying badges and branch insignias to graduating officers and aviation cadets.
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee's Trophy for best performance in General Service Training in College of Aeronautical Engineering was awarded to Pilot Officer Husham Muhammad, while Pilot Officer Salman Shair lifted Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee's Trophy for best performance in General Service Training in College of Flying Training.
Chief of the Air Staff's Trophy for best performance in Engineering Discipline was awarded to Pilot Officer Adeel Anwar, while Pilot Officer Ali Hassan lifted Chief of the Air Staff trophy for best performance in flying. The coveted Sword of honour for best all round performance in College of Aeronautical Engineering was awarded to Pilot Officer Adeel Anwar, while Pilot Officer Salman Shair won Sword of Honour for best all round performance in College of Flying Training. In Air Defence branch, Aviation Cadet Sharjeel Ahmed received best performance trophy and in A&SD branch, Aviation Cadet Naveed Umar was awarded trophy for best performance.
Significant event of the ceremony was the formation aerobatics performed by "SHERDIL" formation of nine K-8 Jet Trainer aircraft. At the end of the ceremony, cadets of PAF Academy displayed aerobatics on Para Motor Gliders. Parents and relatives of graduating cadets, senior civil and military officials were also present on the occasion. PAF Academy, Risalpur imparts training not only to aviation cadets of PAF, but also to the friendly countries and sister services.