Tengku Hassanal receives Royal Malaysian Air Force wings

Tengku Mahkota Pahang, Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah, has become the first member of the royal family to complete a helicopter basic flight course. He was awarded the Royal Malaysian Air Force (TUDM) wings following his successful completion of the Helicopter Basic Flight Course Series 67(A)/26.

The training, which took place from June 2 to July 31 using EC120B Colibri helicopters, included various assessments such as Basic Handling, Instrument Flying, Final Navigation, and Final Handling tests.

Sultan Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, who serves as the Colonel-in-Chief of the TUDM, presented the wings to Tengku Hassanal and 39 other graduates during a ceremony at the Air Force College parade ground. The ceremony also recognized graduates from other specialized courses, including combat weapon sensor training.