The Helicopter Training School of the Indian Air Force celebrated its diamond jubilee at Hakimpet Air Force Station where aerial displays were conducted.

Indian Air Force, via Twitter, shared the following during the special ocassion:

“On the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee of Chetak helicopter, Hon’ble Raksha Mantri and Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari released a special first day cover along with a coffee table book highlighting the journey of the helicopter over the past six decades.

“To commemorate Chetak helicopter completing 60 years of glorious service to the Nation, Helicopter Training School has organised a conclave on 02 Apr 22 at the National Industrial Security Academy Convention Centre, Secunderabad.”

“A synchronised flypast was carried out by the Suryakiran and Sarang Aerobatic teams, Light Combat Helicopter & Chetak helicopters.”

Source: Indian Air Force via Twitter

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