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IAF's Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter in the HAL Museum in Bangalore. This is probably the prototype of this aircraft. I had last seen the Dhruv in flight in the Al Ain Air show in Al Ain in the UAE, where the Dhruvs were is gorgeous peacock livery. They had been christened Sarang then.The HAL Dhruv is a utility helicopter designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in November 1984. The helicopter first flew in 1992 but the Dhruv entered active service in 2002. This Advanced Light Helicopter, the Dhruv is designed to meet the requirements of both military and civil operators. The military versions in service are used for multiple purposes such as transport, utility, reconnaissance and medical evacuation. (Bangalore/ Bengaluru, India, Jan/ Feb. 2024)