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IAF chief assesses modernization, upgradation of air bases in J-K | The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne is on a two day visit
to asses the modernization of frontline bases in Jammu and Kashmir . The Air Chief met the
station personnel
at Awantipur and Srinagar bases and interacted with them. "I am happy to be in
the field, amongst you and to share with you some of my thoughts on the way the
IAF is moving ahead. Srinagar is our premier frontline airbase, which is also
slated for major upgradation as a part of our ongoing modernisation drive," said
Air Chief Marshal Browne. The Indian Air Force chief also inspected the newly
inducted MI 17V5 Heptr unit which has the onerous task of supporting the Army
units in the hilly state. During the visit, the Air Chief is also scheduled to
call on Narinder Nath Vohra, Governor of J-K. Srinagar , Awantipur, Leh, Daulet
Beg Oldi and Chushul are few of the airfields that the Indian Air Force uses in
its daily supply routines. The Chushul airfield is the highest airfield at nearly
14,000 feet altitude. Leh is at 10,600 feet altitude.
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