Ministry of Defence
Cycling & Trekking Expedition flag off by air Officer Commanding, 7 BRD IAF
Posted On:
11 MAR 2021 7:01PM by PIB Delhi
A Cycling expedition was organised by 7 BRD, IAF as part of "Swarnim Vijay Celebration" of the 50th Anniversary of the 1971 War.
The expedition was flagged off at AF Station Tughlakabad, New Delhi on 05 March 21. The expedition team comprising 30 Air warriors, led by Air Commodore Y Umesh, Air Officer Commanding, 7 BRD covered a distance of 100+ kms on cycle from AF Station Pathankot to Dharamshala, Mcleodganj and Yol Cantt followed by a Trekking expedition of 18 kms from Mcleodganj to Triund Top on 06th and 07th March.
The team stopped enroute at colleges and villages to spread awareness among youth on career prospects available in the Indian Air Force and showcased the sprit of Adventure with the message "Life with thrill and challenges".
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