New Delhi: The Army Aviation Corps on Friday celebrated its 34th Raising Day.
To mark this occasion, a Wreath Laying Ceremony was held at National War Memorial, India Gate here. Wreaths were laid by Lt Gen Anjan Mukharjee (Retd) and Maj Gen AK Suri, ADG Army Aviation, in presence of host of serving and retired aviation personnel, Indian Army Spokesperson Col Aman Anand said.
Army Aviation Corps has grown from an arm with limited Reconnaissance and Observation assets into a potent aerial manoeuvre arm of the Indian Army, he added.
Combat aviation assets with modern avionics, electro-optics and weapon systems can perform multiple tasks in the entire spectrum of conflict in varied and inhospitable terrain including high altitude areas, the spokesperson said.
The journey of last 33 years for the Army Aviation Corps, since its raising, has witnessed both qualitative and quantitative growth.
The Arm, in its relatively short journey has remained poised towards expansion and modernization.
