Helicopter display by Assam Rifles
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, September 11 2014:
26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (S) conducted a display of Helicopter for the children in Chandel District today.
During the display, the children were informed about the characteristics of helicopters and the crucial role played by these machines in remote areas, like Chandel District.
As a logical step ahead of this theoretical awareness, the students were invited to see the landing and takeoff of a Helicopter at Pallel helipad.
The students were absolutely thrilled at this opportunity of seeing the helicopter from close quarters.
Speaking to the children, Brigadier Rajiv Chhibber, Commander, 26 Sector AR highlighted the importance of helicopters in the remote area and their employment in times of natural calamities.
The young students stood motivated to join the Armed Forces and this small gesture further strengthens the bond between the local populace & Assam Rifles, according to a statement issued by PRO IGAR (S) .