Chennai: Sixteen warriors from Air Force Station, Thanjavur have embarked upon a 700 km cycling trip from Thanjavur to Mahabalipuram and back. Group Captain PA Shah Vayu Sena Medal, Station Commander Air Force Station Thanjavur flagged off this expedition from the IAF air base.
The route the Air warriors will pedal through will include Kumbakonam, Chidambaram, Pondicherry, Mahabalipuram and Velankanni.
The goal is to commemorate Indiaās extraordinary military operation in 1971 and the selfless sacrifice, dedication and devotion of the Indian Armed Forces personnel in preserving our freedom, said a press release.