Army gets 26 new chopper pilots

Army Gets 26 New Chopper Pilots

An impressive valedictory function was held at Basic Flying Training School (BFTS) at Air Force Station, Bamrauli, to mark the successful completion of flying training of 26 army aviators of the 208 Army Pilots Course on Saturday.

An impressive valedictory function was held at Basic Flying Training School (BFTS) at Air Force Station, Bamrauli, to mark the successful completion of flying training of 26 army aviators of the 208 Army Pilots Course on Saturday.

These aviators went through rigorous flying and ground training during the past five months under the guidance of the Commanding Officer Group Captain Amit Hari Kulkarni, Indian Air Force (IAF) officials said.

BFTS is a premier flying training establishment of the Indian Air Force (IAF) located in Prayagraj.

Air Commodore AK Chourasia, Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station-Bamrauli was the reviewing officer for the valedictory function. He was received by Group Captain Amit Hari Kulkarni, Commanding Officer of Basic Flying Training School, IAF.

During the valedictory function, Air Commodore AK Chourasia presented certificates to the graduating officers and trophies to those who excelled during the course of training.

Captain Atul Tomar stood first in ground subjects, Captain Ashish Kataria was awarded the trophy for being first in flying and also won the trophy for “Best in Overall Order of Merit.” Squadron Leader Anurag Saini and Squadron Leader R Karthik shared the trophy for the Best Instructor.


Source: UNI