chandigarh the chandigarhbased 12wing air force station has pressed mi26 helicopter into service for the ongoing flood relief operations in jammu and kashmir the worlds biggest helicopter mi26 would assist the forces in infrastructure development in floodhit areas as it can carry heavy machinery and load up to 30 tonnes in single trip inducted into the air force at chandigarh on may 15 1986 mi26 has distinguished itself by undertaking a total of 16 live underslung operations in the high mountain reaches of jk at times under enemy shelling the plains of central india and the seas of kutch also known as bhim of the air force mi26 is at present carried by the 126helicopter unit of the air force at chandigarh mi26 has undertaken flood relief operations in different parts of the country as well as relief operations it was also used in uttarakhand during oprahat253 rescued on wednesday the first il76 with 253 passengers landed in the morning after flying five hours over night for relief operations in jk these 253 people included civilians tourists and workers from other states medical assistance food drinking water and primary help was extended to the people at 12 wing relief camp onward transportation to bus stand and railway station was also arranged 12wing has also opened a help line no 01722642045 to facilitate queries with regard to rescue operation