RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Air Force (PAF) achieved an extraordinary feat by securing two coveted trophies among the world`s leading air forces at the world-renowned Royal International Air Tattoo-(RIAT) 2025, held in the United Kingdom.

During the Air Chiefs Conference at RIAT-2025, PAFs professional excellence and the exquisite paint schemes of its aircraft were widely appreciated by global air force leaders, said a press release issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday.

On this remarkable achievement, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, extended his heartfelt congratulations to PAF contingent.

PAF`s state of the art JF-17 Thunder Block-Ill, making its maiden appearance at this prestigious airshow, was awarded the Spirit of the Meet Trophy, a rare honor conferred upon the aircraft that best embodies the ethos, spirit and excitement of RIAT.

In addition, PAF C-130H Hercules, adorned in a striking and artistically crafted special livery reflecting this year`s theme of Eyes in the Skies, secured the distinguished Concours dElegance Trophy for the bestmaintained and most aesthetically presented aircraft at RIAT-2025.-APP