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IAF copters carry out flood relief operation in Bengal

Indian Air Force today deployed two MI-17 helicopters to carry out flood relief operation in and around Pursura and Khanakul areas of Hooghly district, nearly 100 km northwest of here. - HAL offers trainer aircraft to resolve IAF crisis - After the Hawk, a supersonic trainer LCA - Asia"s biggest air show begins in B"lore tomorrow - IAF deploys Sukhoi fighter jet to locate YSR"s chopper - HAL blames BAE Systems for Hawk delays - IAF begins flight trials for foreign firms The two copters moved out of IAF station at Barrackpore and flew five sorties, dropping about 10 tonnes of relief materials in and around the two flood-hit areas, a Defence Ministry spokesman said. Wg Cdr S T George, the Chief Operations officer, said, "Intermittent rains and thunderstorms are affecting the operations." However, IAF would provide relief and succour to the affected population despite inclement weather. The food packets included water packets, biscuits, bread and other items provided by the state government, he said.

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