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Chinese air chief attends PAF passing out parade at Asghar Khan Academy

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Web Desk

April 13, 2018

Commander PLA Air Force China, Lieutenant General Ding Laihang awarding Sword of Honour for Overall Best performance in College of Aeronautical Engineering to Aviation Cadet Squadron under Officer Farrukh Iqbal during the Graduation Ceremony held at PAF Asghar Khan Academy in Risalpur on Friday, April 13, 2018 - PPI 
 

NOWSHERA: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) held the passing out ceremony of cadets at Asghar Khan Academy in Risalpur on Friday where 109 cadets were handed badges. 

Among the graduating cadets were two Saudi nationals.

The chief guest for the ceremony was Chinese Airforce Lieutenant General Ding Laihang who observed the parade and handed out badges.

Speaking at the ceremony, Lieutenant General Ding Laihang said that Pakistan and China harbour deep friendships and that he was honoured to be invited to the ceremony.

Pakistan Air Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan was also present at the ceremony, which ended with a spectacular flypast by PAF fighter jets. 

Commander PLA Air Force China, Lieutenant General Ding Laihang and PAF Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan witnessing the aerobatics of Sherdil formation during the Graduation Ceremony held at PAF Asghar Khan Academy in Risalpur on Friday, April 13, 2018 - PPI