Jodhpur, The President of India and the Supreme Commander
of Indian Armed Forces, Shri Pranab Mukherjee awarded the prestigious
Presidential Standard to 21 Squadron and 116 Helicopter Unit, during a grand
ceremonial parade, held at Air Force Station Jodhpur this morning. The
Commanding Officer of 21 Squadron Wing Commander AK Budhwar and Commanding
Officer of 116 Helicopter Unit Wing Commander VS Rao received the Presidential
Standard.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Pranab Mukherjee said that while embarking on
the path of economic progress, it is essential to preserve peace, for which
effective deterrence is necessary. He expressed confidence that our armed
forces will rise to the occasion and keep the country’s flag high, when the
need arises. He also said that professional excellence, grit and
determination exhibited by the both units over the years is highly commendable
and he complimented all the personnel and families of 21 Squadron and 116
Helicopter Unit and wished them continued success in their future endeavours.
Kalyan
Singh, The Governor of Rajasthan, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, Chief of the Air
Staff, Air Marshal SS Soman, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Air
Command and Air Marshal BS Dhanoa, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief South
Western Air Command, Shri Gajendra Singh Khimsar, Minister of Industries,
Rajasthan along with other senior Defence and Civilian dignitaries were present
on the occasion.
A ceremonial parade was held to mark the occasion, which was commanded by Group
Captain Raman Goyal. The President also released the First Day Covers of
21 Squadron and 116 Helicopter Unit at the function. There was a
spectacular display of a precision and daredevilry by the Air Warrior Drill
Team and fly-past consisting of Mi-17, MiG21 and Su 30 which regaled the
audience. The breathtaking fly-past was synchronized with significant
events of the parade. The main attractions of the ceremony were an
impressive display of Low Level Aerobatics by single Su-30MKI aircraft and
performance by the Sarang Helicopter Aerobatic display team which enthused the
gathering.
Interacting with media after the function, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha said
that Indian Air Force is on a trajectory of modernization and is transforming
into a strategic aerospace power with full-spectrum capability. Accretion
through new acquisitions, replacement of obsolete equipment with state-of-the
art inductions and upgradation of vintage weapon platforms would definitely go
a long way in enhancing IAF capabilities. Induction and speedy
operationalisation of IAF’s new assets and aircraft have afforded unprecedented
response capabilities. He also emphasized that IAF is strategizing and
planning consistently for future so that the men and women in blue can perform
as brilliantly as they have done in past. He stated that the challenge
for IAF is to manage the fast-paced change effectively, without compromising on
the high Operational Standards.
Jodhpur, The President of India and the Supreme Commander
of Indian Armed Forces, Shri Pranab Mukherjee awarded the prestigious
Presidential Standard to 21 Squadron and 116 Helicopter Unit, during a grand
ceremonial parade, held at Air Force Station Jodhpur this morning. The
Commanding Officer of 21 Squadron Wing Commander AK Budhwar and Commanding
Officer of 116 Helicopter Unit Wing Commander VS Rao received the Presidential
Standard.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Pranab Mukherjee said that while embarking on
the path of economic progress, it is essential to preserve peace, for which
effective deterrence is necessary. He expressed confidence that our armed
forces will rise to the occasion and keep the country’s flag high, when the
need arises. He also said that professional excellence, grit and
determination exhibited by the both units over the years is highly commendable
and he complimented all the personnel and families of 21 Squadron and 116
Helicopter Unit and wished them continued success in their future endeavours.
Kalyan
Singh, The Governor of Rajasthan, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, Chief of the Air
Staff, Air Marshal SS Soman, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Air
Command and Air Marshal BS Dhanoa, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief South
Western Air Command, Shri Gajendra Singh Khimsar, Minister of Industries,
Rajasthan along with other senior Defence and Civilian dignitaries were present
on the occasion.
A ceremonial parade was held to mark the occasion, which was commanded by Group
Captain Raman Goyal. The President also released the First Day Covers of
21 Squadron and 116 Helicopter Unit at the function. There was a
spectacular display of a precision and daredevilry by the Air Warrior Drill
Team and fly-past consisting of Mi-17, MiG21 and Su 30 which regaled the
audience. The breathtaking fly-past was synchronized with significant
events of the parade. The main attractions of the ceremony were an
impressive display of Low Level Aerobatics by single Su-30MKI aircraft and
performance by the Sarang Helicopter Aerobatic display team which enthused the
gathering.
Interacting with media after the function, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha said
that Indian Air Force is on a trajectory of modernization and is transforming
into a strategic aerospace power with full-spectrum capability. Accretion
through new acquisitions, replacement of obsolete equipment with state-of-the
art inductions and upgradation of vintage weapon platforms would definitely go
a long way in enhancing IAF capabilities. Induction and speedy
operationalisation of IAF’s new assets and aircraft have afforded unprecedented
response capabilities. He also emphasized that IAF is strategizing and
planning consistently for future so that the men and women in blue can perform
as brilliantly as they have done in past. He stated that the challenge
for IAF is to manage the fast-paced change effectively, without compromising on
the high Operational Standards.
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