President Pranab Mukherjee will present the Standard to 119 Helicopter Unit and Colours to 28 Equipment Depot of the Indian Air Force at Air Force Station in Jamnagar in Gujarat tomorrow. The helicopter Unit has recently saw the induction of new acquired most modern fixed wing aircraft Mi-17 V5. The Unit, also known as 'the Stallions', was among the first to fly Mi-8 choppers.<br/><br/>It took part in several challenging missions after being raised exactly 44 years ago. Our correspondent reports, Mi-17 V5, the aircraft had already seen action and proved its mettle in different terrains, be it in the laps of Himalayas, the deserts of Rajasthan or the naxal infested central India.
News On AIR | March 3, 2016 5:17 PM
President to present standard to 119 HU & colours to 28 ED of IAF