New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Gazelle's story is one of endurance. Introduced at a time when helicopters were still finding their place on the modern battlefield, it redefined what a light platform could achieve. From the Balkans to the Sahel, it offered agility, precision and dependability. It trained generations of pilots and gunners, honed the skills of countless technicians, and provided commanders with a versatile tool for operations that ranged from counterinsurgency to high-intensity conflict. When the last Gazelle departs Etain's skies probably in the late 2030s, it will leave behind more than empty hangars. It will leave behind the memories of aviators who learned to trust its quick responses, of gunners who relied on its agility in com...