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Oman: Deputy PM awards wings to graduating air force pilots
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Oman: Deputy PM awards wings to graduating air force pilots

From Times of Oman · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Oman's Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, awarded aviation wings to graduating pilots of the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO).
  • The pilots completed an integrated training program in various aviation specialties at Al Murtafaa Camp.
  • Flying Officer Mohammed bin Said Al Kharousi received His Majesty the Sultan's Aviation Cup for achieving first place overall in the course.

Oman's Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, presided over a ceremony at Al Murtafaa Camp to award aviation wings to newly qualified pilots of the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO).

The graduating pilots successfully completed a comprehensive integrated training program, encompassing various aviation specialties. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in their military careers, signifying their readiness to serve in the RAFO.

During the event, HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said presented His Majesty the Sultan's Aviation Cup to Flying Officer Mohammed bin Said Al Kharousi. This prestigious award recognized Al Kharousi's outstanding achievement as the overall first-place finisher in the aviation course.

The ceremony was attended by Dr. Mohammed bin Nasser Al Zaabi, Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence, and Air Vice Marshal Khamis bin Hammad Al Ghafri, Commander of the Royal Air Force of Oman, underscoring the importance of the occasion.

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Originally published by Times of Oman in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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