No. 10 Squadron IAF
| Squadron No. 10 Daggers | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Information | |||
| Role | CAS Interdiction Reconnaissance | ||
| Aircraft Operated | MiG-27 ML | ||
| Home Station | AFS Jodhpur | ||
| Motto | Yudhay Krutnischay – Into war with determination | ||
| History | |||
| Raised | February 20, 1944 | ||
| Badge | "The specially fashioned Winged dagger" | ||
| Notable Battles | Burma Campaign Indo-Pakistani War of 1947 Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 Liberation War,1971 | ||
No. 10 Squadron, Indian Air Force (also called the Daggers Squadron) was the last squadron of the Indian Air Force to be created during the Second World War, and was formed in 1944. As of 2010 it operated Mikoyan MiG-27 fighter aircraft, based at the Jodhpur airforce station.
The squadron previously operated the HAL HF-24 Marut and the Hawker Tempest.
The squadron's motto is Yudhay Krutnischay ("Into War With Determination"), and its emblem is a winged dagger.
The squadron was presented with its President's Standard on 18 March 1985, at Jodhpur, on the same day as No. 11 Squadron.
References
- Bharat-Rakshak, 10 Squadron
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