IAF gifts MIG to Guru Nanak Dev University

Amritsar Feb 25 (UNI) The Indian Air Force has donated a Mig-23 aircraft to Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) for display and general awareness about the aircraft.

The aircraft was today installed in front of the University library by a team of 15 engineers/ground staff of Air Force Station, Halwara led by Sqn Leader Harjinder Singh Marwaha.

Giving details about the aircraft, Sqn Ldr Marwaha said that this aircraft has participated in the Kargil war.

Vice-Chancellor Dr Jai Rup Singh thanked the Ministry of Defence, especially the Marshal of Indian Air Force, Arjan Singh who was instrumental for gifting this aircraft to the University. At the installation site, the Vice-Chancellor also appreciated the services of the Air Force engineers.

The Vice-Chancellor expressed the hope that the aircraft would encourage the students of the University, its affiliated colleges and also the youth of the state to join the defence services. It would also be helpful to inculcate a sense of patriotism among the youth, he added.

UNI