DHAKA, Nov 22, 2024 (BSS) – Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan today accorded a reception to the gallantry award holders heroic freedom fighters of Bangladesh Air Force, heroic members of ‘Kilo Flight’ and their successors at BAF Shaheen Hall at Tejgaon in the city.

The contribution of the heroic freedom fighters and the members of Kilo Flight are remembered with utmost respect by the nation, according to an ISPR press release here today. 

In recognition to their sacrifice, the reception was organized on the occasion of Armed Forces Day 2024 where a total of 29 heroic freedom fighters and their successors were present. 

The Members of `Kilo Flight’ and their successors were also present in the ceremony.

Chief of Air Staff exchanged greetings with the heroic Freedom Fighters and their successors and Kilo Flight Members and their successors during the event. 

He mentioned that, Bangladesh Air Force, which was born with only three aircraft on the battlefield of the great Liberation War, is today equipped with sophisticated fighter aircraft, transport aircraft, helicopters, various types of radars, missiles and even overhauling technology.

A number of projects have been undertaken to increase operational and administrative capacity and several projects have been successfully implemented. 

The Chief of Air Staff, with profound respect and gratitude, remembered the contribution of Freedom Fighters and Members of ?Kilo Flight’ in Liberation War of 1971.

The sacrifice and contribution of heroic freedom fighters and the members of Kilo Flight have become the source of inspiration for all the present members of Bangladesh Air Force. 

Principal Staff Officers, Senior Officers and airmen of different bases of Bangladesh Air Force were present on the occasion.