King Hamad was welcomed at the Sheikh Isa Airbase by BDF Commander-in-Chief Marshal Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, the Air Force Chief and other Officers who briefed him on plans to develop the Force.
He expressed his keenness to enhance the aviation system, praising personnel for their competence, high morale and preparedness to defend the Kingdom.
He also hailed co-operation between BDF and GCC and friendly countries' forces and wished pilots and technicians success in promoting national development and prosperity.
Source: Bahrain News Agency – BNA