ISLAMABAD: The 72nd graduation ceremony of the transport conversion course was held at the Transport Conversion School (TCS) Auditorium of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Nur Khan Base. Chief of Air Staff/Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman was the chief guest on the occasion. Addressing the graduating officers, the air chief said that PAF has a proud history of professional excellence, which was looked up with awe and admiration all over the world. “Certainly, on the strength of our professionalism, the PAF has always held the national flag high with outstanding performances in all spheres; be it Operation Zarb-e-Azb, Highmark-2016, participation in domestic and foreign activities or the normal day-to-day operations. It is gratifying that relief operations conducted by our transport fleet during earthquakes, floods and other calamities have been highly recognised both at the national and international levels,” he said. The air chief awarded certificates and trophies to 37 graduating officers of seven different transport weapon systems. Flight Lieutenant Saud Afzal was awarded the trophy for the best performance in C130 Aircraft Commander Course, while Flight Lieutenant Wasif Hussain received the trophy for the best performance in CN-235 Co-pilots’ Course. The Transport Conversion School is an elite institution that imparts quality training to the aircrew of tactical air transport fleet of the PAF. It has produced many gallant and exceptionally competent air warriors who have won numerous laurels in Indo-Pakistan wars and played a pivotal role during relief operations in case of national and international calamities.