IAF's cycle expedition concludes

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 13:22 [IST]

Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 5 (UNI) The cycle expedition organised by the Indian Air Force as part of its platinum jubilee celebrations concluded here.

The expedition, which was flagged off on February 24 at Thanjavur concluded here after passing through Pudukottai, Thirupattur, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Kovilpatti, Thirunelveli, Nanguneri, Nagercoil and Kuzhitturai, an official release said here today.

A team of 10 Air Force personnel participated in the event, which was led by Junior Warrant Officer J R Singh.

The expedition was orgainsed to highight, IAF in service of the nation, national integration, creating spirit of adventure among the air warriors and attracting rural and urban youth to defence services, Air Force in particular, the release added.

UNI

Topics: DEFENCE-IAF-CYCLE EXPEDITION

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