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IAF rescues 21 British, French Nationals 8/8/2015 11:03:05 PM Early Times Report Udhampur, Aug 8: Braving adverse weather, IAF Helicopters from Leh rescued 21 British Nationals and one French national on August 6 and 7 in a challenging casualty evacuation from high altitude. After five days of continuous downpour, all major rivers like Indus, Nubra, Shyok and their tributaries in Ladakh region were flowing beyond their danger mark. The road and telephone communication was cut-off along most major roads. Like always, 'Siachen Pioneers', the premier IAF helicopter unit at Leh was pressed into service. Air Force Station Leh received a SOS message to rescue a group of British citizens who were stranded in the Markha Valley with some members suffering from asthma. Marginal weather and time of the day necessitated a search and rescue to be launched immediately. Two aircraft were launched, led by Commanding Officer Wing commander BS Sehrawat with Flight Lieutenant Cirag as formation leader and Wing Commander KS Negi with Squadron Leader V Chauhan as his number two. Sortie planning was in progress when the crew realized that available window for successful search and rescue was narrowing owing to deteriorating weather and the approaching sunset.   Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network     Comment on this Story

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