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Air Mshl PM Sinha, AOC-in-C, WAC inaugurated the Indoor Sports Arena at the newly renovated Sports Complex on 29 Apr 24. The infrastructure has been upgraded with an International standard six lane synthetic track. Various track events were organised to commemorate the occasion.

Air Mshl PM Sinha, AOC-in-C, WAC inaugurated the Indoor Sports Arena at the newly renovated Sports Complex on 29 Apr 24. The infrastructure has been upgraded with an International standard six lane synthetic track. Various track events were organised to commemorate the occasion.
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Responding to an urgent request for casualty evacuation, an An-32 transport aircraft of the airlifted two critically ill patients from Leh to Chandigarh for treatment.
Faced with marginal weather, the quick planning and execution by IAF and local civil admin was

Responding to an urgent request for casualty evacuation, an An-32 transport aircraft of the #IAF airlifted two critically ill patients from Leh to Chandigarh for treatment. Faced with marginal weather, the quick planning and execution by IAF and local civil admin was
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With a forest fire building up in vicinity of an Air Force Station near Nainital, activated its aerial fire fighting capability, employing a Mi-17 V5 helicopter for undertaking Bambi Bucket Ops.

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*Combat Capability Emhancement: Strategic Aerial Delivery of BMP from C-17*
In an joint demonstration of seamless operational collaboration, a C-17 aircraft of IAF, in conjunction with the Indian Army and ADRDE, flawlessly airdropped an Indian Army BMP rigged over an indigenised

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On 19 Apr, Lt Gen MK Katiyar GOC-in-C Western Command - Indian Army visited a frontline fighter base and flew a MiG-29 sortie. Air Mshl PM Sinha, AOC-in-C HQ Western Air Command, IAF visited Western Command - Indian Army on 23 Apr. The focus of the visits was on synergistic application of joint forces in any conflict.

On 19 Apr, Lt Gen MK Katiyar GOC-in-C @westerncomd_IA visited a frontline fighter base and flew a MiG-29 sortie. Air Mshl PM Sinha, AOC-in-C @hqwaciaf visited @westerncomd_IA on 23 Apr. The focus of the visits was on synergistic application of joint forces in any conflict.
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An An-32 transport aircraft evacuated two civilian patients from to today morning.

The patients, who were in need of immediate medical help, sought IAF assistance through the local civil admin.

An #IAF An-32 transport aircraft evacuated two civilian patients from #Kargil to #Srinagar today morning. The patients, who were in need of immediate medical help, sought IAF assistance through the local civil admin. #HarKaamDeshKeNaam
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A Rapid Action Medical Team (RAMT) of has been deployed at a high altitude base in Eastern Ladakh since 01 April 24 as part of Op .

More than 75 civilians have benefitted from the special facilities at this camp.

A Rapid Action Medical Team (RAMT) of #IAF has been deployed at a high altitude base in Eastern Ladakh since 01 April 24 as part of Op #Sadbhavna. More than 75 civilians have benefitted from the special facilities at this camp. #HarKaamDeshKeNaam
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As we celebrate Holi across the country, Air Mshl PM Sinha, AOC-in-C HQ Western Air Command, IAF visited forward posts in Eastern Ladakh early this morning to celebrate Holi with personnel of Army, ITBP and IAF. He complimented them for steadfast vigil despite terrain and weather conditions.

As we celebrate Holi across the country, Air Mshl PM Sinha, AOC-in-C @hqwaciaf visited forward posts in Eastern Ladakh early this morning to celebrate Holi with personnel of Army, ITBP and IAF. He complimented them for steadfast vigil despite terrain and weather conditions.
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To assess operational preparedness and interact with personnel at forward bases, Air Mshl PM Sinha, AOC-in-C HQ Western Air Command, IAF flew sorties in a Jaguar and a MiG-21 on 19 Mar 24. He appreciated the Op readiness of the bases and high morale of all personnel.

To assess operational preparedness and interact with personnel at forward bases, Air Mshl PM Sinha, AOC-in-C @hqwaciaf flew sorties in a Jaguar and a MiG-21 on 19 Mar 24. He appreciated the Op readiness of the bases and high morale of all personnel.
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As part of Op , An-32 aircraft were deployed to airlift critical casualties from Leh to Chandigarh recently.

With roads closed due to snow and weather, the IAF remains one of the only lifelines for our citizens from and its surrounding remote areas.

As part of Op #Sadbhavana, #IAF An-32 aircraft were deployed to airlift critical casualties from Leh to Chandigarh recently. With roads closed due to snow and weather, the IAF remains one of the only lifelines for our citizens from #Ladakh and its surrounding remote areas.
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IAF swiftly responded to an urgent request from Himachal Pradesh Govt for a Casevac sortie from Stingri Helipad earlier this morning. Two critically ill patients and a medical team were airlifted by a Mi-17 V5 heptr to Bhuntar airfield, saving lives.

IAF swiftly responded to an urgent request from Himachal Pradesh Govt for a Casevac sortie from Stingri Helipad earlier this morning. Two critically ill patients and a medical team were airlifted by a Mi-17 V5 heptr to Bhuntar airfield, saving lives. #HarKaamDeshKeNaam
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Cheetal helicopter successfully evacuated a patient with critical head injuries from Atting Village in the Zanskar region of South Ladakh, following continuous snowfall, which had cut off all ground access to the region.

#IAF Cheetal helicopter successfully evacuated a patient with critical head injuries from Atting Village in the Zanskar region of South Ladakh, following continuous snowfall, which had cut off all ground access to the region. #HarKaamDeshkeNaam
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The Honourable President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu will award the President's Standards to 2 Units and President’s Colours to 2 Units of Indian Air Force on 8 Mar 24 at AF Stn Hindon. A curtain raiser Press Conferance for the same was held in Delhi today.
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The Honourable @rashtrapatibhvn Smt Droupadi Murmu will award the President's Standards to 2 Units and President’s Colours to 2 Units of @IAF_MCC on 8 Mar 24 at AF Stn Hindon. A curtain raiser Press Conferance for the same was held in Delhi today. pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa…
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Air Mshl PM Sinha, AOC-in-C WAC flew a combat mission at one of our forward fighter bases, on 26 Feb 24. The sortie was flown in an operational profile through dusk, culminating at night. He reviewed the status of combat readiness at the base and interacted with airwarriors.

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An IAF Dornier aircraft was activated at short notice to airlift a team of doctors of Army Hospital (R&R), to retrieve a liver from Pune to Delhi during the night on 23 Feb 24.

The subsequent transplant surgery helped save the life of a .

An IAF Dornier aircraft was activated at short notice to airlift a team of doctors of Army Hospital (R&R), to retrieve a liver from Pune to Delhi during the night on 23 Feb 24. The subsequent transplant surgery helped save the life of a #Veteran. #HarKaamDeshKeNaam #SavingLives
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Continuing its rich legacy of providing succour and relief to the remotely located citizen of Ladakh, IAF Cheetal helicopters recently carried out the successful casevac of an elderly woman from Chumar Village in Ladakh.

Braving subzero temperatures and inclement operating

Continuing its rich legacy of providing succour and relief to the remotely located citizen of Ladakh, IAF Cheetal helicopters recently carried out the successful casevac of an elderly woman from Chumar Village in Ladakh. Braving subzero temperatures and inclement operating
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Lives. Braving inclement weather and marginal visibility, crew of 114 HU evacuated a crtically ill 60 years old female patient from a remote village near Sarchu to Leh by helicopter.

#Saving Lives. Braving inclement weather and marginal visibility, crew of 114 HU evacuated a crtically ill 60 years old female patient from a remote village near Sarchu to Leh by helicopter. #HarKaamDeshKeNaam
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