No. 101 Squadron IAF

No. 101 Squadron
Active 1 May 1949 - Present
Country India Republic of India
Branch  Indian Air Force
Role Fighter
Garrison/HQ Naliya AFS
Nickname(s) "Falcons"
Motto(s) Anwishyavedhi
Search and Destroy

No. 101 Squadron (Falcons) is a fighter squadron and is equipped with MiG-21M and based at Naliya Air Force Station.[1]

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

References

  1. ↑ "Squadrons and Helicopter Units". Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
  2. ↑ Pike, John. "Squadron 101". Globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
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