Special Army Cover on the occasion of the presentation of President’s Standards to 115 Helicopter Unit and 26 Squadron of Indian Air Force – 21st November 2014. The Hon’ble President of India and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, awarded the prestigious Presidents Standard to 115 Helicopter Unit and 26 Squadron in a grand ceremonial parade held at Air Force Station Tezpur on 21st November 2014. The Presidents Standard is awarded to Operational Units based on their past record of performances and achievements during peace and hostilities. The Commanding Officer of 115 Helicopter Unit, Wing Commander AP Deshpande and Commanding Officer of 26 Squadron, Wing Commander S Prabhu received the Standards. 115 Helicopter Unit, raised on 1st April 1967, is endowed with a glorious history and a rich operational legacy. Its active participation in the Indo-Pak war of 1971 had won them many accolades. Due to its renowned and remarkable role in Disaster Relief Operations during natural calamities, the Unit was aptly christened as The Hovering Angels. The Units history is replete with tales of courage, valour and sacrifices. 26 Squadron (Warriors) was formed on 1st January 1968 at Adampur. Since its inception, it has etched numerous tales of valour and fortitude as a frontline fighter Squadron of the Indian Air Force. The Warriors also played a very active role in the Indo-Pak war 1971 providing close air support to Indian Army. The Squadron actively participated in the Kargil conflict of 1999 and was responsible for guarding northern skies during Op Prakaram. On the occasion the President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee released a Special Army Cover at Tezpur, Assam on 21st November, 2014 in presence of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha.
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