Air warriors celebrate a year of achievements on Air Force Day

Chandigarh, October 8: This year has been a remarkable one for the Air Force Station, Chandigarh (12 Wing). The officials, while celebrating Air Force Day on Wednesday, looked back at the achievements during the year and appreciated the good work of their fellowmen.

The station had pressed into service its aircrafts and men to provide disaster relief to earthquake victims in China and bomb attack victims at the Indian Embassy in Kabul. The base also accomplished the challenging task of landing an AN-32 aircraft at the world’s highest airfield called Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) in Aksai Chin. The air warriors of this station also undertook a high altitude trek in Himachal.

The station acts like a bridge connecting Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country. When the road links to these regions are unavailable, the aircrafts of this base serve as the lifeline of the valley.

On July 7, 2008, the Indian Embassy in Kabul was hit by a massive suicide bomb attack, which resulted in the death of four embassy staffers including the Defence Attaché, a Brigadier of the Indian Army, and an IFS officer. The IAF was called upon by the Government of India, to provide immediate assistance by way of launching a relief mission. Air Force Station, Chandigarh responded with alacrity and efficiency and dispatched an IL-76 aircraft to Kabul via Delhi with medicines and rescue personnel in less than two hours. The aircraft returned to Palam at midnight the same day.

On 15 May 08, one IL-76 of 25 Sqn was tasked for a Humanitarian / Disaster Relief (HA/DR) mission to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), which was reeling in the aftermath of a massive earthquake in Sichuan province in the south-western part of the country. A total of 96.2 tonne of relief material comprising tents, blankets, food, medical supplies and sleeping bags were airlifted.

Apart from these, units of the Chandigarh base actively participated in flood relief operations in Bihar recently.

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IAF by RAJINDER on 2008-10-09 11:36:51.876194+05:30
It is the grandest Air Force this side of Suez. I served the Indian Army for 31 years and while at far flung and difficult areas the sight of IAF was one feature that gave you solace. I always felt secure and happy while being flown in their wonderful machines. Our Air Force has the wherewithal to grow into a much larger and more powerful organisation. It for the powers that be to realize its full potential and make it grow to a level where it can intervene everywhere and anywhere in the interest of our country and its people. Best of luck to our Air Warriors may you always soar higher and higher.

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