No. 137 Helicopter Squadron IAF
Military unit
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The 137 Helicopter Squadron of the Indian Air Force is a helicopter squadron based in Pathankot Airforce Station, operating 11 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.[1]
Active2019 – present
CountryIndia
BranchIndian Air Force
Roleclose air support
| No.137 HU "Vulcans" | |
|---|---|
An IAF Apache in Aero India 2023 | |
| Active | 2019 – present |
| Country | India |
| Branch | Indian Air Force |
| Role | close air support |
| Size | 11 helicopters |
| Garrison/HQ | Jorhat Air Force Station |
| Nickname | "Vulcans" |
| Mottos | विनाशाय अग्निः (Sanskrit) "Destruction by fire" (translated) |
| Anniversaries | 21 October (Raising day) |
| Equipment | AH-64E Apache |
History
The squadron was raised on 21 October 2019[2] after the Indian Air Force received its first batch of eight AH-64E Apache helicopters.[3] Two of these were given to the 125 Helicopter Squadron "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.[citation needed] From the third and final batch of five, two were given to the Vulcans and three to the Gladiators.[4]
Aircraft
| Aircraft | From | To | Air Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing Apache AH-64E | 21 October 2019 | Present | [5] |