Corps of Signals Fourteenth Reunion and Centenary Celebrations, 1 STC Jabalpur 14th Feb 2011 at Cobra Ground
Adventure/ Air Show and DR Display by Dare Devils
The Corps of Signals has always been at the forefront of Adventure Activities having the Microlight and Power Hand Glider Team, Martial Arts Teams of Kalarippayattu and Taekwondo, Skydiving/ Freefall and the world famous Motor Cycle Display Riders named the Dare Devils.
Microlight and Gliders- The team is located and trained at Army Aero Nodal centre, MHOW.
Kalarippaattu- Martial art fro Kerala, the team was established in 2002 at 2 STC, Goa.
Taekwondo- This martial originated in Korea. The team established in 1998 at 2 STC, Goa.
Paradrop Freefall- The Paratroppers team is led by Lt Col Satyendra Verma. He is the Hero of Base Jump- first from India.
The Dare Devils- The first display in India was in Shimla led by Lt HK Ranjhi in March 1935. Capt Jitendar Siwach ex team Captain holds the record for standing and riding on a 15 feet ladder fixed on the Motorcycle for over 9 hours, hands free standing motorcycle ride for a distance of 2.5 Kms in 23m 56s and Motorcycle running over his body 1026 times in 15 minutes.
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Photographs: Courtesy 1 STC
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