No. 101 Squadron IAF
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- 1 May 1949 - January 2011
- June 2021 - Present
Republic of India
Indian Air Force| No. 101 Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active |
|
| Country | Republic of India |
| Branch | Indian Air Force |
| Role | Fighter |
| Garrison/HQ | Hasimara AFS |
| Nickname | "Falcons" |
| Mottos | Anwishyavedhi Search and Destroy |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Group Captain Abhisek Tripathi [1] |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | Dassault Rafale |
The No. 101 Squadron (Falcons) is an Indian Air Force fighter aircraft squadron which is equipped with the Dassault Rafale and is based at the Hasimara Air Force Station.[2]
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 symbolises the role for which the Squadron was formed.[3] The unit was equipped with four Harvards, two Spitfires, eight pilots and fifty five airmen. The first commanding officer was Flight Lieutenant John Frederick Shukla.[4][5]
The squadron was reinstated with Dassault Rafale in June 2021 and was inducted into Hasimara, West Bengal on 28 July 2021.[1][6]
Present
The squadron was reinstated in June 2021 with 5 Dassault Rafale in Ambala. The squadron was commissioned in its designated base in Hasimara from 28 July 2021.[7]
