Indian Air Force and Indian Army have been operating in Siachen Glacier known to be the highest battlefield in the world since the year 1984. The year 2009 marks twenty five successful years of jointmanship in operation of Air Force and Army, guarding the borders, battling the enemy, braving severe climatic conditions of the region.
To commemorate this spirit of jointmanship of Air Force and Army, a motorcycle expedition has been organized aptly named ‘Mission Kshitij’ or ‘Mission Horizon’. The name of expedition is symbolic of the place where the land the sky meet, signifying the convergence of pupose of Army and Air Force.
The expedition was flagged off today at Zero Road, Turtuk and would be flagged in at India Gate, New Delhi on 10 Sep 09. The distance to be covered by the team per day has been so planned that the team members have adequate opportunity to interact with the army units enroute. The expedition will cover all passes of Ladakh region, six states and two Union Territories before reaching India gate.
To commemorate this spirit of jointmanship of Air Force and Army, a motorcycle expedition has been organized aptly named ‘Mission Kshitij’ or ‘Mission Horizon’. The name of expedition is symbolic of the place where the land the sky meet, signifying the convergence of pupose of Army and Air Force.
The expedition was flagged off today at Zero Road, Turtuk and would be flagged in at India Gate, New Delhi on 10 Sep 09. The distance to be covered by the team per day has been so planned that the team members have adequate opportunity to interact with the army units enroute. The expedition will cover all passes of Ladakh region, six states and two Union Territories before reaching India gate.
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