A spectacular air show was held during the Combined Graduation Parade in Hyderabad to mark the successful completion of the pre-commissioning training of flight cadets of various branches of the Indian Air Force.

Air Chief Marshal Shaikh Abdul Hannan, Chief of the Air Staff, Bangladesh Air Force was the Chief Guest and Reviewing Officer (RO) of the CGP.

While addressing the parade, Hannan said that India and Bangladesh have an umbilical connection and the connection has been more profound since the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971.

“This impels me to recall the invaluable contribution of India as a whole and the Indian Air Force in Particular during the war."

"Bangladesh Air Force was born on the soil of this beautiful country at Dimapur on September 28, 1971. With this heritage, today both countries have an understanding of mutual trust and respect. Both countries have a significant role to play in ensuring the security of the region,” he added.