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No. 223 Squadron IAF

2022-02-26T17:26:19Z

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{{Infobox military unit
|unit_name= No. 223 Squadron
|image= File:Iaf tridents.jpg
|caption= Badge of No. 223 Squadron IAF"The Tridents"
|dates= *10 May 1982 — July 1989
* February 1990 — Present
|country={{flagicon|India}} [[Republic of India]]
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|branch={{air force|India}}
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|role=[[Fighter aircraft|Fighter]]
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|garrison=[[Adampur Airport|AFS Adampur]]
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'''No. 223 Squadron (Tridents)''' is a fighter squadron and is equipped with [[MiG-29|MiG-29UPG]] and based at [[Adampur Airport|Adampur AFS]].<ref name=BRakshak>{{cite web|title=Squadrons and Helicopter Units|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Units/Squadrons/292-Squadrons.html|publisher=Bharat Rakshak|access-date=4 December 2015}}</ref>

==History==
223 Squadron IAF was formed on 10 May 1982. It was the first Squadron in the IAF to be equipped with [[MiG-23|MiG-23 MF]]. The Squadron had the unique distinction of operating MiG-23s from [[Leh airport]] one of the highest airfields a fighter has ever operated from. The Squadron was christened '''The Swing Wing Interceptors''' in accordance with the aircraft it operated then.

In May 1989, the phasing out of MiG-23s started. Induction of the [[MiG-29]]s commenced in early 1990 and within a few months the Squadron had its full complement of aircraft and was fully operational. Since the swing wing was no more applicable the Squadron changed its nickname to '''Tridents'''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/sqn-223.htm|title=Squadron 223|first=John|last=Pike|website=Globalsecurity.org|access-date=30 July 2017}}</ref>

The squadron's crest shows the striking end of "Trident". As per Indian history, this three pronged weapon, is Lord Shiva's powerful weapon. He is also known as the God of destruction.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/sqn-37.htm|title=Squadron 37|first=John|last=Pike|website=Globalsecurity.org|access-date=30 July 2017}}</ref>

==Aircraft==
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Aircraft Types operated by 223 Squadron<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Database/Units/223+Sqn |title=No.223 Squadron Tridents|access-date=2022-01-02 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/president-ram-nath-kovind-awards-standards-to-two-iaf-units-at-adampur-in-punjab/story-ZUfuiLUrIR8LfkFYgHnk9O.html|title=India for peace, but will use might to protect itself: President Ram Nath Kovind|publisher=Hindustan Times|date=2017-11-17|access-date=2022-01-02}}</ref>
! Aircraft Type !! From !! To !! Air Base

|-
| [[MiG-23|MiG-23 MF]]|| 10 May 1982 || July 1989 || rowspan='2'|[[Adampur Airport|AFS Adampur]]
|-
| [[MiG-29|MiG-29 UPG]]|| February 1990 || Present
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Indian Air Force}}

[[Category:Indian Air Force aircraft squadrons|223]]

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No. 223 Squadron IAF

2022-02-26T17:26:19Z

2409:4055:11E:94A7:0:0:DFC:B0A1:

{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2022}}
{{Infobox military unit
|unit_name= No. 223 Squadron
|image= File:Iaf tridents.jpg
|caption= Badge of No. 223 Squadron IAF"The Tridents"
|dates= *10 May 1982 — July 1989
* February 1990 — Present
|country={{flagicon|India}} [[Republic of India]]
|allegiance=
|branch={{air force|India}}
|type=
|role=[[Fighter aircraft|Fighter]]
|size=
|command_structure=
|garrison=[[Adampur Airport|AFS Adampur]]
|garrison_label=
|nickname="Tridents"
|patron=
|motto=''Vijayastra Amoghastra''<br>Weapon for Victory
|colors=
|colors_label=
|march=
|mascot=
|equipment=
|equipment_label=
|battles=
|anniversaries=
|decorations=
|battle_honours=
|disbanded=

|commander1=
|commander1_label=
|commander2=
|commander2_label=
|commander3=
|commander3_label=
|notable_commanders=

|identification_symbol=
|identification_symbol_label=
|identification_symbol_2=
|identification_symbol_2_label=

|aircraft_attack=
|aircraft_bomber=
|aircraft_electronic=
|aircraft_fighter=[[Mig-29|Mig-29UPG]]
|aircraft_recon=
|aircraft_trainer=
|aircraft_transport=
}}
'''No. 223 Squadron (Tridents)''' is a fighter squadron and is equipped with [[MiG-29|MiG-29UPG]] and based at [[Adampur Airport|Adampur AFS]].<ref name=BRakshak>{{cite web|title=Squadrons and Helicopter Units|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Units/Squadrons/292-Squadrons.html|publisher=Bharat Rakshak|access-date=4 December 2022}}</ref>

==History==
223 Squadron IAF was formed on 10 May 1982. It was the first Squadron in the IAF to be equipped with [[MiG-23|MiG-23 MF]]. The Squadron had the unique distinction of operating MiG-23s from [[Leh airport]] one of the highest airfields a fighter has ever operated from. The Squadron was christened '''The Swing Wing Interceptors''' in accordance with the aircraft it operated then.

In May 1989, the phasing out of MiG-23s started. Induction of the [[MiG-29]]s commenced in early 1990 and within a few months the Squadron had its full complement of aircraft and was fully operational. Since the swing wing was no more applicable the Squadron changed its nickname to '''Tridents'''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/sqn-223.htm|title=Squadron 223|first=John|last=Pike|website=Globalsecurity.org|access-date=30 July 2022}}</ref>

The squadron's crest shows the striking end of "Trident". As per Indian history, this three pronged weapon, is Lord Shiva's powerful weapon. He is also known as the God of destruction.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/sqn-37.htm|title=Squadron 37|first=John|last=Pike|website=Globalsecurity.org|access-date=30 July 2022}}</ref>

==Aircraft==
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Aircraft Types operated by 223 Squadron<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Database/Units/223+Sqn |title=No.223 Squadron Tridents|access-date=2022-01-02 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/president-ram-nath-kovind-awards-standards-to-two-iaf-units-at-adampur-in-punjab/story-ZUfuiLUrIR8LfkFYgHnk9O.html|title=India for peace, but will use might to protect itself: President Ram Nath Kovind|publisher=Hindustan Times|date=2017-11-17|access-date=2022-01-02}}</ref>
! Aircraft Type !! From !! To !! Air Base

|-
| [[MiG-23|MiG-23 MF]]|| 10 May 1982 || July 1989 || rowspan='2'|[[Adampur Airport|AFS Adampur]]
|-
| [[MiG-29|MiG-29 UPG]]|| February 1990 || Present
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Indian Air Force}}

[[Category:Indian Air Force aircraft squadrons|223]]

{{india-mil-stub}}