No. 155 Helicopter Unit, IAF

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No. 155 Helicopter Unit
Active2013 - Present
Country Flag of India.svg Republic of India
BranchAir Force Ensign of India.svg  Indian Air Force
Garrison/HQ Suratgarh AFS
Nickname(s)Kripans
Motto(s)Sarvottam Seva Sarvarthe
Committed to Excellence
Commanders
Current
commander
Wg Cdr Arvind Repswal
Aircraft flown
Attack Mil Mi-17V5

No. 155 Helicopter Unit is a helicopter unit equipped with Mil Mi-17V5. It is based at Suratgarh Air Force Station. [1]

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References

  1. "Squadrons and Helicopter Units". Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 5 December 2015.