Bipin Rawat reviews IAF combined graduation parade in Dundigal

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Saturday called upon freshly graduated Indian Air Force pilot officers to be alert in view of growing external threats and law and order situations in certain states.

Earlier General Rawat reviewed impressive parade by 120  pilots and ground duty officers including 25 women of the Air Force Academy at Dundigal.

General Rawat gave away awards to flying officers excelled in training. Flying Officer K Koushik received Presidents plaque and also the chief of air staff sword of honour for standing first in overall merit in pilot course.

Flying officer Bhupindra Singh and Flying Officer B lasyaVadana were awarded Presidents plaque for being first in overall merit in navigation and ground duty branches respectively.

The spectators were treated with a spectacular aerobatic display by Sarang the helicopter aerobatic team of IAF, Suryakiran ,Hawk aerobatic team of IAF, Chetak helicopter ansPC 7 aircrafts.