No. 101 Squadron IAF
| No. 101 Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 May 1949 - Present |
| Country |
 Republic of India |
| Branch |
 Indian Air Force |
| Role | Fighter |
| Garrison/HQ | Naliya AFS |
| Nickname(s) | "Falcons" |
| Motto(s) |
Anwishyavedhi Search and Destroy |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | MiG-21M[1] |
No. 101 Squadron (Falcons) is a fighter squadron and is equipped with MiG-21M and based at Naliya Air Force Station.[2]
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.[3]
Assignments
Aircraft
References
- ↑ "IAF's In-Country Operational Combat Aircraft Deployments". Trishul-trident.blogspot.in. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ↑ "Squadrons and Helicopter Units". Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- ↑ Pike, John. "Squadron 101". Globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
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