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PAF F-16 squadron gets more pilots
April 8, 2004 (by
Lieven Dewitte) -
Yesterday, a graduation ceremony of the 23rd F-16 conversion course was held at the Pakistan Air Force Base Mushaf in Sargodha.
Air Vice Marshal Khalid Chaudhry, the chief guest, congratulated the graduating officers. He reminded them of the tough task of being an air force officer. "The services and the entire nation look upon these combat pilots to measure up to their expectations," he said.
Wing Commander Haseeb Paracha, the commanding officer of the No. 11 'Arrows' Squadron, gave a brief overview of the graduating course in his inaugural speech.
His speech was followed by a ceremony where the pilots were presented their certificate. Squadron Leader Syed Ali Muntazir Rizvi was awarded the top graduate trophy.
Wing Commander Haseeb Paracha, the commanding officer of the No. 11 'Arrows' Squadron, gave a brief overview of the graduating course in his inaugural speech.
His speech was followed by a ceremony where the pilots were presented their certificate. Squadron Leader Syed Ali Muntazir Rizvi was awarded the top graduate trophy.