Today I am 96.
I was born in the spring — April 17, 1930 — from a dream of wings. Since then, I have grown into a thousand stories, faces, and decisions. I have seen the first flights and great breakthroughs, heard student laughter and the alarms of air sirens, endured blows, and each time learned to rise again.
I am you. Those who come to study and stay forever. Those who design, dream, protect, rebuild. Those who do not give up.
I hurt when you hurt. And I become stronger together with you.
I am 96. And my wings already know how to stand.
Thank you for being with me.
Your KhAI!