New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The IAF Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) of the 216th Course was reviewed by General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff, at the Air Force Academy on 13 December 2025. A total of 244 Flight Cadets (including 29 women cadets) were commissioned into the IAF. Six Indian Navy officers, eight Indian Coast Guard officers, and two officers from Vietnam were awarded the Aviators Wings. In a historic first, the Chief of the Air Staff led the three aircraft 'Kiran' formation flypast. The parade concluded with a flying display by the Sarang Helicopter display team and the Suryakiran Aerobatic team.
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