No. 129 Helicopter Unit, IAF

No. 129 Helicopter Unit
Active 1 July 1987 - Present
Country India Republic of India
Branch  Indian Air Force
Garrison/HQ Jorhat AFS
Nickname(s) "Nubra Warriors"
Motto(s) ?
Never Give in
Aircraft flown
Attack Mil Mi-17

No. 129 Helicopter Unit (Nubra Warriors) is a Helicopter Unit and is equipped with Mil Mi-17 and based at Jorhat Air Force Station.[1]

History

The sanction for formation of the 129 Helicopter Unit was accorded in March 1987. Accordingly, the unit was raised at Hindon Air Force Station in July 1987.

Assignments

The unit when formed was assigned with various op and peace time roles which included Special Heliborne Ops, VVIP/VIP Communication, Courier flights for HP Govt. and Flypast on ceremonial occasions like Republic Day, Independence Day, Air Force Day etc. they have the exclusive honour of colour trooping the National Flag on all these occasions.[2]

Aircraft

References

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