| No. 121 Helicopter Flight | |
|---|---|
| Active | ? - Present |
| Country |  Republic of India |
| Branch |  Indian Air Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Santa Cruz AFS |
| Nickname(s) | ? |
| Motto(s) | Apatsu Mitram A friend in time of need |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | Mil Mi-8 |
No. 121 Helicopter Flight is a fighter squadron and is equipped with Mil Mi-8 and based at Santa Cruz Air Force Station. [1]
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