138 Officers Pass Out Of Air Force Academy

Under Training Flying Officers (UTFOs) of the Aeronautical Engineering Course (83), Short Service Commission (Men and Women, 55 of them) graduated today at an impressive ceremony held at the Air Force Academy (AFA) here at Dundigal.

The UTFOs, after successfully completing their 22 weeks of basic training at this Academy, will proceed to the Air Force Technical College, Bangalore, for advanced professional training in the fields of Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics) and Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical).

The valediction ceremony was reviewed by Air Marshal R G Burli VM, Commandant of the Air Force Academy. While addressing the graduating contingent, the Commandant advised the UTFOs to continue enhancing their professional competence and skills to ensure their smooth transformation into good officers and professional air warriors.

He spoke to the young air warriors of a bright and challenging career ahead. The Commandant also congratulated award winners in various streams.

UTFO Krishan Kant Issar and UTFO Vatan Goyal stood first and second, respectively, in order of merit, in the Aeronautical Engineering Course, while UTFO Jilay Shravan Kumar was declared the best in general service training.

The Commandant's Banner was presented to the Brar Squardon for being the "Overall Champion Squadron".

Awards were also given to UTFO Krishan Kant Issar for being "Best in Academics", Flight Cadet Vivek for being the "Best in Outdoor Training (male)", while UTFO Shristi Sharma got the "Best in Outdoor Training (female)" award.

An Inter Squadron Drill Competition was held amongst the four training Squadrons of the Academy. Flight Cadets, in their immaculate blue uniforms, displayed crisp and smart drill movements, while marching to martial tunes played by the IAF Band.

Air Marshal R G Burli VM awarded trophies to the Squadrons for their overall performances in academics and outdoor training. (INN)