IAF’s UN peacekeeping contingent leaves for Congo
November 18th, 2009 - 10:42 pm ICT by IANS
- New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) The sixth batch of the Indian Aviation Contingent (IAC) Wednesday left on a UN peacekeeping mission in Congo.
Consisting of 243 air warriors, including 37 officers, the contingent was flagged off by the Air-Officer-in-Charge Administration of the Indian Air Force (IAF), Air Marshal J.N. Burma.
“The contingent also comprises Mi-25 and Mi-17 helicopters,” an IAF spokesperson said.
The contingent is led by Group Captain A. Nabh.
The IAC commenced its induction into Congo in July 2003. The contingent has enabled UN peacekeepers enhance their visible presence in eastern Congo and have provided the opportunity of extending their reach to areas hitherto outside their sphere of influence.
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