No. 101 Squadron IAF
No. 101 Squadron (Falcons) is a fighter squadron which was equipped with MiG-21M and based at Naliya Air Force Station. Squadron will be requipped with Dassault Rafale at Hasimara Air Force Station[1]
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| Active | 1 May 1949 - Present |
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| Role | Fighter |
| Garrison/HQ | Naliya AFS |
| Nickname(s) | "Falcons" |
| Motto(s) | Anwishyavedhi Search and Destroy |
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.[2]
Assignments
Aircraft
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References
- "Squadrons and Helicopter Units". Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- Pike, John. "Squadron 101". Globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
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