CH-47F(I) Chinook helicopter during its induction into the Indian Air Force

Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa addressing officials during the induction ceremony of Chinook helicopters

Chinook is a heavy lift, tandem rotor helicopter which serves armed forces of 19 countries

The Chinook first flew in 1962, more than half a century ago

These helicopters are needed&amp;nbsp;in war and in disaster relief missions in peacetime

Chinook, already 50 years old, will be over 100 when it retires in 2060s

The first unit of four Chinook helicopters was inducted into Indian Air Force at the Chandigarh Air Force Station.

CH-47F(I) Chinook helicopters before its induction into the Indian Air Force

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In pictures: Chinook helicopters inducted into the Indian Air Force

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