Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry, Senior Air Staff Officer, HQ Southern Air Command, visited No. 2 Air Force Selection Board recently. On his arrival in Mysuru, the Air Marshal was received by Air Commodore Abhijit Tokekar, Air Officer Commanding, 2 Air Force Selection Board.

The Air Marshal was the Chief Guest for the Air Force Race Cup conducted at Mysuru Race Club recently. ‘Air Force Race Cup’ was instituted by the Indian Air Force in the year 1987 to commemorate the silver jubilee of No. 2 Air Force Selection Board, Mysuru, and there is a rolling trophy made of silver with a national emblem crafted with 24K gold polish finish. It is placed at a place of prominence in the Indian Air Force with the name of the cup winner etched on it every year, a press release said.

During his visit, the Air Marshal interacted with members of the Race Club Committee and other guests while witnessing the races. He presented the Air Force Race Cup to the owner of the winning horse and Salvers to the winning Jockey and the trainer. During his address, the Air Marshal congratulated the winners of the Air Force Race Cup and appreciated the efforts put in by the members of the organising committee.