| No. 117 Helicopter Unit | |
|---|---|
| Active | 01 Feb 1971 - Present |
| Country |  Republic of India |
| Branch |  Indian Air Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Sarsawa AFS |
| Nickname(s) | "Himalayan Dragons" |
| Motto(s) | "SHAKTI SAHAS SHAURYAM" "Strength Courage Valor" |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | ALH MK III |
No. 117 Helicopter Unit (Himalayan Dragons) is a Helicopter Unit and is equipped with ALH MK-III and based at Sarsawa Air Force Station. [1]
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