No. 101 Squadron IAF
No. 101 Squadron | |
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Active | 1 May 1949 - Present |
Country | Republic of India |
Branch | Indian Air Force |
Role | Fighter |
Garrison/HQ | Naliya AFS |
Nickname(s) | "Falcons" |
Motto(s) |
Anwishyavedhi Search and Destroy |
Aircraft flown | |
Attack | MiG-21M[1] |
No. 101 Squadron (Falcons) is a fighter squadron and is equipped with MiG-21M and based at Naliya Air Force Station.[2]
History
101 Squadron was formed with the specific role of photo reconnaissance. Enjoying the place of pride in the Squadron crest is a trained hunting Falcon, the bird's keen eyesight, quick and sure kill ability symbolizes the role for which the Squadron was formed.[3]
Assignments
Aircraft
References
- ↑ http://trishul-trident.blogspot.in/2012/09/iafs-in-country-operational-combat.html
- ↑ "Squadrons and Helicopter Units". Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- ↑ http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/sqn-101.htm
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