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No. 101 Squadron IAF

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Active
  
1 May 1949 - Present

Branch
  
Indian Air Force

Garrison/HQ
  
Naliya AFS

Country
  
Republic of India

Role
  
Fighter

Nickname(s)
  
"Falcons"

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

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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.

Assignments

  • Indo-Pakistani War of 1965
  • Indo-Pakistani War of 1971
  • Aircraft

  • Spitfire
  • Mig-21M
  • References

    No. 101 Squadron IAF Wikipedia