No. 110 Helicopter Unit, IAF explained

Unit Name:	No. 110 Helicopter Unit
Dates:	10 August 1963 - Present
Country:	Republic of India
Garrison:	Kumbhirgram AFS
Nickname:	"Vanguards"
Motto:	Apatsu Mitram A friend in time of need
Aircraft Attack:	Mil Mi-8

No. 110 Helicopter Unit (Vanguards) is a Helicopter Unit and is equipped with Mil Mi-8 and based at Kumbhirgram Air Force Station.^[1]

History

The Unit received Presidential Standard on 9 March 2011.^[2]

Assignments

• Sino-Indian War (NEFA Sector)^[3]

Aircraft

• Mil Mi-4
• Mi-8/8T

Notes and References

1. Web site: Squadrons and Helicopter Units. Bharat Rakshak. 4 December 2015.
2. http://indianairforce.nic.in/show_page.php?pg_id=102 Indian Air Force
3. Web site: In the Line of Fire - No 110 Helicopter Unit, IAF.