Ibexes the 43 Squadron of the IAF celebrating Diamond Jubilee this year

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43 Squadron of the Indian Air Force, also called the ‘Ibexes’ is celebrating its Diamond Jubilee this year. The transport squadron is presently based at Air Force Station Jorhat. The squadron from its inception has actively participated in various operations including those for disaster & Human relief and has earned a number of honors. The anniversary celebrations thus rightly culminated with squadron honoring its air veterans.

The event was presided over by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Yudh Seva Medal, Vayu Sena Medal, Aide-de-Camp. Other dignitaries present during the ceremony were Air Officer Commanding- in- Chief Eastern Air Command, Air MarshalR Nambiar Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Vayu Sena Medal and Bar, Air Officer Commanding Air Force Station Jorhat Air Commodore SK Verma Vishisht Seva Medal and Maj Gen Harinder Singh, General Officer Commanding 41 Sub-area along with a host of other dignitaries. A spectacular display of the Surya Kiran Aerobatic team and Sky Diving by Air Devils team enthralled the gathering.

The Chief of the Air Staff in his address acknowledged that thWhatsApp Image 2019 02 03 at 21.53.19e squadron has been successfully accomplishing the operational tasks assigned with highest efficiency. He exhorted all the personnel to maintain high professional standards in future endeavors also. Air Mshl R Nambiar appreciated the efforts of Gp Capt TG Singh, Commanding Officer of the squadron and his team for organizing the celebrations successfully.

Earlier, over a period, various events were also conducted as part of the celebrations. These included Mini Marathon, ‘Barakhana’ for all the personnel and families of the squadron and a seminar of ‘Conduct of Air Transport Operations in North East’.

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