Qasim Army Aviation Base

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Script error: No such module "redirect hatnote". Template:More citations needed Template:Infobox airport

Qasim Army Aviation Base or Dhamial Airbase (Template:Comma separated entries) is a Pakistan Army airbase located in southern Rawalpindi, Pakistan. It is the headquarters of Pakistan Army Aviation.[1]

It was built a few kilometers outside Rawalpindi city, but due to the expansion of the city, it is now surrounded by major colonies, including Askari IIIX. It is frequently used by small aircraft and helicopters. Dhamial Airbase is also used for overhauling helicopters, including Mil Mi 17, Bell 412 and Bell AH-1F Cobra.

During 1979 the following aircraft types were operated from here: Aérospatiale Alouette III, Bell 47G, Cessna O-1 Bird Dog, Mil Mi-8 and Saab Supporter.Template:Sfn

References

Template:Reflist

  • Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".

Template:Pakistani Armed Forces Template:Active Pakistan Air Force bases

Template:Authority control

Template:Pakistan-mil-stub Template:Pakistan-airport-stub

  1. Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".