43 Squadron of Indian Air Force Station Celebrates Diamond Jubilee

A Correspondent

JORHAT: The 43 Squadron of the Indian Air Force Station in Jorhat celebrated its diamond jubilee. As part of the celebration, the Surya Kiran Aerobatic team and adventurous sky-diving team gave a spectacular display which enthralled the gathering at the Air Force Station, Jorhat of the 10 Wing, Indian Air Force on Sunday, said Lt Col Harsh Wardhan Pandey, the PRO Defence.

Flying Officer Savan Gandhi of IAF Station, Jorhat said that the Surya Kiran team performs 30 shows a years and flies three sorties a day during the training season and two a day whilst on aerobatic display. The team has performed in Colombo, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.

The event was presided over by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, and among other dignitaries present during the celebration were Air Officer Commanding in Chief, Eastern Air Command, Air Marshal R Nambiar Param, Air Officer Commanding Air Force Station, Jorhat, SK Verma and Major General Harinder Singh, General Officer Commanding-41 Sub Area of Jorhat Military Station and other officials from IAF Station, Jorhat and students.

The chief of the Air Staff in his address acknowledged that the 43 Squadron had successfully accomplished the operational task assigned with highest efficiency. He extorted all the personnel to maintain high professional standard in future endeavours also. Air Marshal Nambiar appreciated the efforts of Group Captain TG Singh, Commanding Officer of the squadron and his team for organizing the celebration successfully.

Earlier over a period, various events were also conducted as part of the celebration which included mini-marathan, feast for all the personnel and families of the Squadron and a seminar on ‘Conduct of Air Transport Operation in Northeast’, informed the PROs of the Defence Wing.

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