Friday, February 10, 2017

BSF inducts own pilots, crew in Air Wing

New Delhi: The Border Security Force (BSF) on Thursday inducted its own pilots and crew in its Air Wing.
The border force’s own pilots and other air crew flew the maiden flight in recently inducted MI-17 V5 helicopter from Guwahati in Assam, with Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju on board.

Commandants HD Lohani and S Malik, both absorbed from the Indian Air Force, were part of the crew on this occasion as pilots.

“This is a significant achievement and (it) shows the confidence and capability of managing BSF’s resources and expanding the operational envelop of recently inducted modern MI-17 V5 choppers,” a Home Ministry official said.
Till now, BSF aircraft were operated by Indian Air Force personnel.

Lohani and Malik have been providing their services to the BSF for the last few years since their deputation to the BSF. They were recently appointed as pilots after their absorption in the BSF.
09/02/17 Indileak
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