Base Repair Depots (BRDs)

In May 1978, Air Mshl D Subia PVSM VrC, AOC-in-C, MC used the philosophy of the mythical Phoenix to give the Base Repair Depots a uniform Unit Crest and Motto. The genuinely unique crest depicts the mythical bird Phoenix rising out of the flames with a gear wheel encircling its head. The motto inscribed on the insignia is KAYA KALPA which indicates rejuvenation of the body and explains the role of the Base Repair Depots where aircraft, aero engines and other technical equipment, having completed certain life, are overhauled and sent out with a new lease of life. 1 BRD, the mother BRD, however, has been allowed to retain its original motto of SAHAYATA SEVA.