| No. 127 Helicopter Unit | |
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| Active | 10 January 1985 – present |
| Country |  Republic of India |
| Branch |  Indian Air Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Mohanbari AFS |
| Nickname | "First Ranas" |
| Mottos | ? Undaunted Undettered |
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| Attack | Mil Mi-17 |
No. 127 Helicopter Unit (First Ranas) is a Helicopter Unit and is equipped withMil Mi-17 and based atMohanbari AFS.[1]
No. 127 Helicopter Unit was raised on 10 January 1985 at Hindon AFS.It was the first unit to be equipped withMi-17, or 'Rana' as it is called in the Indian Air Force. Hence the squadron motto.[clarification needed] Initially the unit was tasked with providing communications and logistics support in the Himalayas. On 21 August 1987 the unit moved toChabua in the east and from there they moved to Mohanbari in June 1992.
On occasions they have also been called upon to perform VIP duties for Eastern Air Command and have also been required to provide search and rescue coverage for fighters operating in the area. This unit has a dedicated wartime role as well, which involves the induction of troops behind enemy lines.[2]
The unit has actively participated in the following:
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