The female pilots of Pakistan Air Force achieved yet another landmark by completing their operational conversion on F-7 fighter aircraft through consistent hard work, consummate dedication and exemplary spirit.
Three female pilots, alongwith 20 male colleagues graduated on Monday after completing their operational conversion course on F-7 fighter aircraft. They will now be deployed in different fighter squadrons of Pakistan Air Force.
The Graduation ceremony of operational conversion course was held at Pakistan Air Force Base, Mianwali. Air Vice Marshal Faaiz Amir, Air Officer Commanding Northern Air Command was the Chief Guest.
Speaking to graduates he said, "here I must remind you all that while you have completed the formal fighter training, this actually marks the beginning of a new demanding era in your professional career. As proud inheritors of glorious traditions, you'll not only be expected to live up to the finest examples of devotion, courage and professional excellence but also keep pace with the modern aviation community, as pioneers, will not only be pace setters in professional standards but in you lies the destiny of many aspiring young ladies who are keen to share your experiences to decide about their future."
He also commended Base personnel for their painstaking efforts undertaken for safe, smooth and timely graduation of the courses.
Two operational conversion courses graduated today in which Flying Officer, Nadir Ali won trophies for Overall Best Performance and Best in Flying in one course, while in the other, Flying Officers Arslan Zahoor and Kamran Safdar were the recipients of trophies for Best in Flying and Overall Best performance respectively. Earlier, on his arrival, the Chief Guest was received by Air Commodore Azher Hasan, Base Commander Pakistan Air Force Base, Mianwali.