No.137 Helicopter Squadron, IAF
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| No.137 HU "Vulcans" | |
|---|---|
 An IAF Apache in AreoIndia 2023 | |
| Active | 2019-Present |
| Country | India |
| Branch | Indian Air Force |
| Role | close air support |
| Size | 11 helicopters |
| Garrison/HQ | Air Force Station,Pathankot |
| Nickname(s) | "Vulcans" |
| Motto(s) | Vinashay Agni (Destruction br fire) |
| Anniversaries | 21 October (Raising day) |
| Equipment | AH-64E Apache |
The 137 Helicopter Squadron of the Indian Air Force is a helicopter squadron based in Pathankot Air Force Station operating 11 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.[1]
History
[edit]The squadron was raised on 21 October after the Indian Air Force received its first batch of eight AH-64E Apache helicopters.[2] Two of these were given to the No.125 HU "Gladiators" and the remaining six to the 137 Helicopter Squadron. From the second batch of eight, three were given to the 137 Helicopter Squadron while the 125 Helicopter Squadron received five. From the third and final batch of five, two were given to the Vulcans and three to the Gladiators.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "No.137 Helicopter Squadron, Indian Air Force - Database". Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
- ^ "IAF gets its first batch of 8 US-made Apache attack helicopters". Hindustan Times. 2019-09-03. Archived from the original on 2020-02-17. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
- ^ "IAF gets last of 5 Apache attack helicopters from Boeing". The Hindu. 2020-07-10. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-01-25.