No. 117 Helicopter Unit, IAF
Military unit
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No. 117 Helicopter Unit (Himalayan Dragons) is a Helicopter Unit equipped with Mil Mi-8 and based at Sarsawa Air Force Station.[1]
| No. 117 Helicopter Unit | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 Feb 1971 – present |
| Country |  Republic of India |
| Branch |  Indian Air Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Sarsawa AFS |
| Nickname | "Himalayan Dragons" |
| Mottos | "SHAKTI SAHAS SHAURYAM" "Strength Courage Valor" |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Transport | Mil Mi-8, HAL Dhruv MK.III |