| ID | 133011 |
| Title Proper | Helicopters for the air force |
| Other Title Information | legacy equipment, technology |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Bahadur, Manmohan |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | On 10 March '2014,'the 104 helicopter Squadron of the Indian Air Force celebrated its Platinum Jubilee with a get together at Suratgarh where the Squadron is based. While the Platinum lubilee celebration of any ?ying outfit is an occasion to celebrate, there was a bigger reason for the commemorat' - it was also the day 60 years ago,w]_1 0 ' l" ' I first helicopter entered the in military service in India. And, just a few days later on 28 March 1954, Pandit Iawaharlal Nehru came to Palam and was flown to Tilpat range for the fire power demo of the IAF. So, like in everything connected with air power of the nation, the lAF was a trailblazer in the Rotary Wing field too. |
| `In' analytical Note | Defence and Technology Vol.13, No.103; Jul-Aug.2014: p.46-49 |
| Journal Source | Defence and Technology Vol.13, No.103; Jul-Aug.2014: p.46-49 |
| Key Words | Indian Air Force - IAF ; Military Service ; Geopolitics ; Geo-Strategy ; Historical Context ; Defence Procurement ; Defence Acquisition ; Defence Deal ; Defence Budget ; Defence Economy ; Defence Expenditure ; Sikkim Valley ; Helicopter Fleet ; Ladakh Region ; Warfare Strategy |