Appendix A : Gallantry and Service Awards for Sri Lanka

The list is compiled from Newspaper reports, Gallantry Award lists released on Republic Day and from…

Overview : Indian Peace Keepers in Sri Lanka

With the deteriorating situation in Sri Lanka's Jaffna Peninsula the Indian government launched a massive effort…

Inducting T-72 tanks by air into Jaffna

Gp Capt Bewoor commanded No.44 Squadron from Sep 87 to Oct 89. The airlifting of tanks…

Chapter 5 : Crocodiles into the Attack – Mi-25s of 125 Heli Squadron

When India decided to go in for its first Helicopter Gunship, it was decided to go…

Chapter 2 : Accord, Airlift and Discord

The days that followed the supply drop saw the cessation of the blockade on Jaffna ,…

Chapter 3 : Descent Into Danger – The Jaffna University Helidrop

”Details are now available of the action on the night of October 12th when 29 Indian…

Chapter 1 : Operation Poomalai – The Jaffna Food drop