“PAF is operationally ready to take on whatever challenges comes our way and the ongoing operation Zarb-e-Azb is a live example of our operational readiness,” said the Air Chief while addressing the PAF Annual Safety Review for the year-2014 at Air Headquarters, Islamabad.
The review was presided over by Pakistan Air Force Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt and was attended by principal staff officers, regional commanders and supervisors from the field.
Addressing the audience the Air Chief further said, “We have moved forward by leaps and bounds in terms of flight safety and our operational preparedness is a manifestation of a comprehensive safety culture which translates into the preservation of valuable assets. We in PAF take pride in quality training, which has been the hallmark of the Pakistan Air Force ever since its inception.”
The Air Chief also lauded the efforts put in by commanders and supervisors in the field.
Operational activities undertaken by PAF are examined in the Annual Safety Review. The forum is also used to carry out an in depth study of the standards of flight and ground safety in PAF.
PAF Base Shahbaz was awarded the coveted Rahim Khan Inter Base Flight Safety Trophy for overall best performance during the last year.