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The President and Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces, Shri Pranab Mukherjee releasing the First Day Covers of Mechanical Training Institute (MTI) Tambaram and 125 Helicopter Squadron Pathankot, during the presentation of the prestigious President’s Standard and Colours, at Air Force Station Tambaram, Tamil Nadu on March 03, 2017. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa is also seen.

President’s Standard and Colours Presentation to MTI

Newdelhi(PIB)3/3/17:The Hon’ble President of India and Supreme Commander of Indian Armed Forces, Shri Pranab Mukherjee awarded the Prestigious President’s Standard and Colours to 125 Helicopter Squadron and Mechanical Training Institute (MTI) respectively, during a grand ceremonial parade held at Air Force Station Tambaram today. The Commanding Officer of 125 Helicopter Squadron Group Captain VD Badoni and Commanding Officer of MTI Group Captain A Arunachaleswaran received the President’s Standard and Colours respectively.

The ceremonial parade was commanded by Group Captain A Arunachaleswaran. The President also released First Day Covers of 125 Helicopter Squadron and Mechanical Training Institute at the function. There was a spectacular display of precision and daredevilry by the Air Warriors drill team. Fly past consisting of Mi-35 and Mi-17 Helicopters, Pilatus and Kiran trainer aircraft was synchronized with significant events of the parade. The grand ceremony concluded with a breathtaking air show demonstrated by Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT), which won the admiration of one and all.

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