The motorcycle expedition of the Army Service Corps Motorcycle Display team, “Tornadoes” that commenced from Tezpur on October 1 was flagged off today from 101 Area, Shillong by Lt Gen KC Panchanathan, AVSM, GOC 101 Area. 

The team paid homage to the Bravehearts at the War Memorial before the flag-off. The team will pass through Tenga Valley - Bomdila- Sela Pass - Tawang - Fwd Posts of Tawang - Kalaktang - Guwahati - Shillong - Kombrian - Imphal - Dinjan and finally culminate at Gajraj War Memorial, Tezpur on October 17 covering a distance of 2600 Km in 17 days.

The Army Service Corps Motorcycle Display Team "Tornadoes" has been the cynosure of the Indian Army, epitomizing the spirit of adventure, daredevilry, technical skill and spirit-de-corps. “Tornadoes” have an impressive 32 World Records with the count increasing every year. The team is stationed at ASC Centre (South), Bangalore and has 39 Riders of two Officers, two Junior Commissioned Officers and 35 Other Ranks.

For the past 55 years, Tornadoes have displayed their skills in thousands of shows across the length and breadth of the country. The team has also represented India six times at the International level in Bhutan. The team set nine World Records in November 2020 under various categories, such as the longest ride through Tunnel of Fire and the highest and fastest pyramids. The team also undertook a winter expedition to the Karakoram Pass covering over 2500 Km in 22 days.

The Army Service Corps will celebrate its 11th Reunion and 262nd Corps Day on December 8, 2022, and the expedition is to commemorate the rich history of the Corps and pay homage to the brave Soldiers and Martyrs who served the nation.

 

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