Tangail Airborne Assault
On 11 Dec 1971, the Indian Air Force executed the first-ever large-scale airborne operation in the subcontinent, playing a pivotal role in the liberation of Dhaka.
A fleet of 6 An-12s, 20 Packets, and 22 Dakotas paradropped a 800-strong battalion group at Tangail, including equipment like 12 jeeps. This force was among the first Indian troops to enter Dhaka, paving the way for victory.
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