No. 114 Helicopter Unit (Siachen Pioneers) is a Helicopter Unit and is equipped with HAL Cheetah and based at Leh Air Force Station.[1]
| No. 114 Helicopter Unit | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 April 1964 - Present |
| Country |  Republic of India |
| Branch |  Indian Air Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Leh AFS |
| Nickname(s) | "Siachen Pioneers" |
| Motto(s) | We do the difficult as a routine, the impossible may take a bit longer. |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Transport | HAL Cheetah |
History edit
The unit was formed with an establishment of 10 Chetak (Then Alloutte III) helicopters. This unit had the distinction of being the first All-Chetak unit raised in the IAF.[2]
President's standard has been bestowed upon this Unit in recognition of exceptional service rendered to the nation on 13 November 1996.[3]
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References edit
- ^ "Squadrons and Helicopter Units". Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- ^ "Indian Air Force Gallery :: 114 Helicopter Unit".
- ^ Indian Air Force [dead link]