The New Nation - Internet Edition

The certificate award ceremony of No.14 Fighter Conversion Course (FCC) of Bangladesh Air Force was held here at BAF Base Zahrul Haque on Thursday.

Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal S.M. Ziaur Rahman awarded certificates among 17 trainee Pilots as chief guest, said an ISPR press release. Addressing on the occasion the Air Chief said, "You would be greatly benefited to find the fruits of this standardised training when you will fly in the operational fighter squadron." It would help the pilots to further enhance their concept of fighter operation and overall their ability to handle a demanding situation in the air, he added. Among others, high BAF officials and invited guests were present on the occasion. Later, Chief of Air Staff flew L-39 Aircraft of 25 squadron.

Earlier, on his arrival at the Base the Chief of Air Staff was received by local Base Commander Group Captain Abul Bashar.