Helicopter Training School (HTS), the biggest helicopter unit and alma mater of IAF helicopter pilots, celebrated its diamond jubilee at the Air Force Station-Hakimpet on Sunday.
Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari and Air Marshal Manavendra Singh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-charge), Training Command IAF, along with Air Chief Marshal F.H. Major (retired), Admiral Karambir Singh (retired), veterans and serving officers of the helicopter fleet from all three services attended the event.
A special cover and diamond jubilee book of HTS, commemorating the occasion, was released. An HTS Museum showcasing the rich heritage of the IAF helicopter units was also opened.
The event witnessed aerial display by Sarang helicopter team, Suryakiran Aerobatic team and light combat helicopter (LCH), Kiran, Pilatus and LCH aircraft also participated in the fly-past. The Air Marshal flew the Chetak aircraft and led the fly-past from the front as a tribute to the glorious past of the school.
HTS conducts ab-initio training of helicopter pilots of the nation and friendly foreign countries. It also continues to be the first respondent during natural disasters in southern latitudes of the country, said a press release. .
