Air HQ Communication Squadron, Indian Air Force

Air HQ Communication Squadron (Pegasus) is a transport squadron and is equipped with Various types of aircraft and based at Air Force Station Palam, near Indira Gandhi International Airport.[1]

Air HQ Communication Squadron
Active1 November 1947 - Present
Country Republic of India
Branch Indian Air Force
Garrison/HQPalam AFS
Nickname(s)"Pegasus"
Motto(s)Seva aur Suraksha
Service and Security
Aircraft flown
TransportBoeing 737
Embraer 135BJ

History

Ministry of Defence, Government of India maintains a fleet of aircraft to provide air transport within the country to VIPs. The squadron operates three Boeing 737, seven Avro aircraft and six Mi-8 helicopters. [2][3].

References
  1. "Squadrons and Helicopter Units". Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
  2. https://www.oneindia.com/india/iaf-personnel-all-set-86th-air-force-day-2788926.html
  3. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/sqn-air-hq-comm.htm
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