| No. 107 Helicopter Unit | |
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| Active | 1 January 1960- Present |
| Country |  Republic of India |
| Branch |  Indian Air Force |
| Part of | South Western Air Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Jodhpur |
| Nickname(s) | "Desert Hawks" |
| Motto(s) | Apatsu Mitram A friend in time of need |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | Mil Mi-17 |
No. 107 Helicopter Unit (Desert Hawks) is a Helicopter Unit and is equipped with Mil Mi-17. [1]
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