President Mukherjee presented Standard to 119 HU & Colours to 28 ED of IAF

President of India and the Supreme Commander of Indian Armed Forces Pranab Mukherjee on 4 March 2016 presented President’s Standard to 119 Helicopter Unit (HU) and President’s Colours to 28 Equipment Depot (ED) of the Indian Air Force. 

•    The awards were given away at Air Force Station in Jamnagar, Gujarat.  
•    Indian Air Force's operational squadrons become eligible for award of Presidential Standard after completion of 18 years of service to the Nation. 
•    The selection is based on the unit's performance and achievements during peace as well as hostilities. 
•    The honour is an acknowledgement of the meritorious service rendered by the units.
•    The helicopter Unit has recently saw the induction of new acquired most modern fixed wing aircraft Mi-17 V5. 
•    The Unit, also known as ‘the Stallions’, was among the first to fly Mi-8 choppers.
•    It took part in several challenging missions after being raised exactly 44 years ago. 
•    Apart from this, the President also released a commemorative postage stamp at the presentation of the Standard to 119 Helicopter Unit and Colours to 28 Equipment Depot of Indian Air Force.