The base at Bhuj which suffered extensive damage during the 2001 Gujarat earthquake on 26 January 2001 , now stands completely reconstructed . At a solemn ceremony , Air Marshal AR Ghandhi , AOC-in-C , South Western Air Command , inaugurated a special Memorial erected at the air base to pay respects to 30 ' air warriors ' and 68 family members of the IAF personnel who lost their lives in the tragedy . Later , the Air Marshal also inaugurated married accommodation , messes for the Airmen and officers and operational complexes rebuilt at the airbase
2001 Gujarat earthquake
2001 Gujarat earthquake
Bhuj Rudra Mata Air Force Base