The President Mrs. Pratibha Devisingh Patil will today confer the prestigious presidential standard on the two units of Indian Air Force at Jodhpur. She will honour 49 squadron and 107 helicopter units. She will interact with the air warriors and their families also. <br/><br/>Rajasthan Governor Prabha Rao and chief of air staff Air Chief Marshal Pradeep Naik will also present in the function. <br/><br/>AIR Correspondent reports, the President slandered is the most presidential honor for any unit of the IAF presentation of presidential standard to 49 squadron and 107 helicopter unit is recordation for their in valuable contribution both during peace time and during hostilities. <br/><br/>Operating AN 32 air craft 49 squadron has carried out very important roll during natural calamity in Gujarat and Tsunami affective areas. <br/><br/>107 helicopter unit from its present location at Jodhpur is also played in major roll in search and rescue operation during it. Their roll in supernation enemy air defence and air strike is also important. <br/><br/>On Tuesday promotional parade will be followed by a fly cast and the President will relief commemorative cover for both the units.
News On AIR | March 9, 2010 10:22 AM
Two IAF units to be decorated with "Presidential Standards"