Combined Graduation Parade held at Air Force Academy in Dundigal - See pics

The Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) was held at Air Force Academy (AFA) Dundigal (Hyderabad) on June 19. 

It marked the successful culmination of training for 161 Flight Cadets of Flying and Ground Duty Branches in the Indian Air Force. 

Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria was the Chief Guest and Reviewing Officer of the CGP, where he conferred the President's Commission upon the graduating flight cadets. 

Addressing the Parade, CAS Bhadauria commended the AFA and other Training Establishments for timely completion of the training despite severe COVID-19 constraints placed upon the training infrastructure. 

CAS Bhadauria highlighted the significant milestone achieved by the Air Force Academy in achieving over 20,500 flying hours in the last one year - the highest ever in the Academy's history.

A flypast by Pilatus PC-7 Mk-II, Hawks, Kirans and Chetaks as well as a display by Sarang, Suryakirans & Akash Ganga Sky Diving team added colour to the Combined Graduation Parade.

The Chief of the Air Staff referred to unprecedented and rapidly evolving security challenges and reminded the young officers that they were entering the IAF at a juncture when a rapid infusion of technologies and combat capabilities was driving a monumental transformation in the Air Force. 

He exhorted them to hit the ground running and prove their mettle once they reach the field; in order to exploit the state of art aircraft, weapons, sensors and technologies to their fullest.