No. 27 Squadron IAF
No. 27 Squadron | |
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Gorakhpur AFS | |
Nickname(s) | "Flaming Arrows" |
Motto(s) | Durarakshya Saralakshya Strike far, Strike Sure |
Aircraft flown | |
Attack | SEPECAT Jaguar IS |
No. 27 Squadron (Flaming Arrows)
History
The squadron was raised at Adampur AFS on 15 February 1957, with de Havilland Vampires, as a Ground-Attack and Close Air Support unit.[2] The Vampires were replaced by September, the next year, with Hunter Mk.56 aircraft, when it was moved to Ambala AFS.[3]
It had its first taste of war during the
Indo-Pakistan War of 1965
During the
On 7 September, at 0615 hours, five aircraft of the squadron participated in an attack on Chota Sargodha Air Base, in Pakistan. Then Flight Lt. D.N. Rathore destroyed at least two PAF
Indo-Pakistan War of 1971
In April 1965, at Halwara, all the Hunter Mk. 56 aircraft were replaced with Hunter Mk. 56A, and its role changed to Deep Penetration Strike and Fighter Recon. In July 1971, the squadron was relocated to Pathankot.[3][4]
In December, during the
Post-War Period
In January 1985, the squadron was re-equipped with Jaguar IS aircraft.[2] The squadron won several trophies in various exercises and gunnery meets, and participated in various operations. On 13 November 1996, it was awarded President Colour for its contributions both in war and peace.[3][4]
Assignments
- Liberation of Goa
- Indo-Pakistan War of 1965
- Indo-Pakistan War of 1971
Aircraft
Aircraft types operated by the squadron[5]
Aircraft Type | From | To | Air Base |
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de Havilland Vampire FB52 | 15 February 1957 | September 1958 | AFS Adampur |
Hawker Hunter MK 56 | November 1958 | January 1985 | |
SEPECAT Jaguar IS | February 1985 | Present | AFS Gorakhpur |
References
- ^ "Indian Air Force Stations". Indian Air Force. Global Security. Retrieved 30 July 2012.
- ^ a b "Squadrons and Helicopter Units". Indian Air Force Units. Retrieved 30 July 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f g "No 27 Squadron(Flaming Arrows)". Indian Air Force Units. [Official Website of the Indian Air Force]. Retrieved 30 July 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f "Squadron 27 "Flaming Arrows"". Indian Air Force. Global Security. Retrieved 30 July 2012.
- ^ "No.27 Squadron - Bharat Rakshak:Indian Air Force". bharat-rakshak.com. Retrieved 27 June 2021.