Tribune News Service Amritsar March 16 Air Force Station Rajasansi celebrated Swarnim Vijay Varsh to commemorate 50 years of 1971 War on Tuesday. An event was organised to pay homage to the martyred air warriors at the War Memorial and Museum at the base. The “Swarnim Mashaal” was received by Group Captain Shirish Dhakate Base Commander Air Force Station Rajasansi and placed at the War Memorial. A wreath-laying ceremony was carried out by the Base Commander and veterans. A two-minute silence was observed to pay respect to air warriors. Defence personnel from the three services paid homage at the Station War Memorial. A video montage on the role of Air Force Station Rajasansi during the 1971 War was screened for participants. Veterans shared their experiences of war which was highly motivational especially for NCC cadets. In 1971 the Indian Armed Forces secured a decisive and historic victory over Pakistani which led to the creation Bangladesh. The war culminated in the largest military surrender after World War II. From December 16 2020 the nation started celebrating “Swarnim Vijay Varsh” 50 years of victory in the Indo-Pak War. Air Force Station Rajasansi is an important forward base of the Indian Air Force due to its strategic location near the International Border. The base was one of the most active bases in the 1971 War with continuous operations undertaken from the airfield. The Pakistan Air Force continuously targeted the base but could not cause any significant damage and the base remained operationally active throughout the war. A vote of thanks was presented by the Base Commander. He laid stress on the need to learn lessons from history and stressed on maintaining the highest operational readiness and vigil at all times.

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