No. 111 Helicopter Unit, IAF
| No. 111 Helicopter Unit | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 August 1963- Present |
| Country |
 Republic of India |
| Branch |
 Indian Air Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Bareilly AFS |
| Nickname(s) | "Snow Tigers" |
| Motto(s) |
Apatsu Mitram A friend in time of need |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | HAL Dhruv MKIII |
No. 111 Helicopter Unit (Snow Tigers) is a Helicopter Unit and is equipped with HAL Dhruv MKIII and based at Bareilly Air Force Station.[1]
History
The unit created a world record for the highest landing by a HAL Cheetah helicopter at an altitude of 23,250 ft.
On 8 February 2012, This Helicopter Unit was re-equipped with the latest HAL Dhruv MKIII.[2]
Assignments
Aircraft
References
- ↑ "Squadrons and Helicopter Units". Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- ↑ "..:: India Strategic ::. IAF: IAF inducts ALH MK-III Helicopters". indiastrategic.in. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
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