20-05-2025
Air Force Chief Asghar Makes History In LIMA '25 Air Show Flying 'Toruk Makto'
LANGKAWI, May 20 (Bernama) -- Air Force chief (PTU) Gen Tan Sri Mohd Asghar Khan Goriman Khan made history when he became the first PTU to fly an aircraft in the Lima '25 Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition air show since it was held in 1991.
In the exhibition themed 'Today's Innovation, Tomorrow's Achievements' which began at 1.30 pm today, Mohd Asghar Khan opened the air show in the cockpit of a Su-30MKM fighter jet featuring the iconic Jalur Gemilang livery known as 'Toruk Makto' (meaning: Rider of the Last Shadow from movie 'Avatar') which enthralled thousands of spectators present.
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) said in a statement today that Air Force chief Mohd Asghar Khan, who carried the call sign 'Gunjiz', was in action flying alongside Gong Kedak Air Base commander Col Mohd Norazan Othman, who carried the call sign 'Sting'.
