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Rescue and relief ops by IAF from jammu

Jammu, September 15, (Scoop News)- Rescue and Relief Operations continue from Jammu Air Force Base for the 11th day starting from 05 Sep 14. The team lead by Air Commodore PE Patange YSM, VM is fully geared up and continuing operations of rescue and relief. The Air Force administration, Jammu is deeply involved in providing food refreshment, clothing and facility of comfort to the rescued people. Also, the transport facility to relief camps and other desired places within Jammu is arranged by IAF. A large number of aircrafts including the fixed wind and rotary wing are operating from Air Force Station Jammu in rescue and relief Operations.


The Jammu Air Force station has been carrying out round the clock operations, making relentless efforts to supply relief materials since 05 Sep 2014. On the 10th day, 14 Sep 14, A total of 14 sorties of fixed & rotary wing have been undertaken to supply 76.84 tons of relief material and 531 people have been rescued. On 15 Sep 14, till 1700 hrs, a total of 07 sorties are undertaken to supply 15.30 tons of load and 241 people have been rescued. Braving against the prevailing adverse weather conditions, the transport fleet of Air Force was mobilised to transfer men and material in efficient manner. In addition to Mi-17, Chetak and medium lift transport aircraft like AN-32, the technical airport at Jammu has started operating heavy lift aircraft like C-130, both during day and night, PRO (Defence) Jammu, Lt Col Manish Mehta said.

The unpardoning weather and relentless Operations did not deter the spirit of Air Force team Jammu. The team of Air Force Station Jammu is well motivated and ready to face the challenges as ever.

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