Chief of the Air Employees Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari laid a wreath on the Station Warfare Memorial, accompanied by senior dignitaries, households of the fallen heroes, veterans, and serving IAF officers. (Picture: PIB)
The Chief of the Air Employees additionally felicitated and interacted with the next-of-kin in the course of the occasion. (Picture: PIB)
A spectacular air present was organised, that includes shows by the Akash Ganga Group and aerial performances by Jaguar, Su-30 MKI, and Rafale fighter plane. On this photograph, Akashganga Skydiving Group of the IAF in motion in the course of the occasion.
The 152 Helicopter Unit, often called ‘The Mighty Armour’, of Air Drive Station Sarsawa performed a pivotal position throughout Operation Safed Sagar. On twenty eighth Might 1999, Squadron Chief R. Pundir, Flight Lieutenant S. Muhilan, Sergeant P.V.N.R. Prasad, and Sergeant R.Ok. Sahu had been tasked to fly as ‘Nubra’ formation for a stay strike in opposition to enemy positions at Tololing. Regardless of efficiently urgent house the assault, their helicopter was hit by an enemy Stinger Missile in the course of the breakaway, ensuing within the lack of 4 valiant lives. This act of extraordinary bravery earned them the Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry), awarded posthumously.
Aerobatics show by Su-30 MKI in the course of the occasion.
A “Lacking Man formation” was flown by Mi-17 V5 helicopters in reminiscence of the fallen heroes.
Moreover, a static show of IAF helicopters, together with Mi-17 V5, Cheetah, and Chinook, was organised, together with performances by the Air Warrior Drill Group and the Air Drive Band.
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