KOCHI: Nearly two months after the induction of two advanced light helicopter (ALH) Mark III into the 845 Squadron (CG) under the administrative and operational control of Indian Coast Guard Air Enclave, Kochi, two more of the same helicopters reached Kochi on Thursday giving a major boost to the aviation arm of CG and maritime security in Kerala.
The helicopters, which were indigenously designed and manufactured by Bengaluru-based Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and commonly known as Dhruv, were formally welcomed at Indian Coast Guard Air Enclave, at Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) with a traditional water cannon salute. Both aircraft will be inducted into 845 Squadron (CG).
