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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>		'''No. 223 Squadron (Tridents)''' is a fighter squadron and is equipped with [[MiG-29\|MiG-29UPG]] and based at [[srinagar Airport\|srinagar 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\|archive-date=9 December 2012\|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121209134909/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Units/Squadrons/292-Squadrons.html\|url-status=dead}}</ref>

	==History==		==History==
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	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>		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>

			The squadron was moved to [[Srinagar]] after the decommissioning of [[No. 51 Squadron IAF\|No. 51 Squadron]].<ref name="NDTV-120823">{{cite web\|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-deploys-upgraded-mig-29-fighter-jet-squadron-at-srinagar-to-handle-dual-threat-4291636\|title=India Deploys New Fighter Jet Squadron In Srinagar To Counter Pak, China\|work=[[NDTV India\|NDTV]]\|date=2023-08-12}}</ref>

	==Aircraft==		==Aircraft==
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| 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 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~~		! Aircraft type !! From !! To !! Air base

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	\| [[MiG-23\|MiG-23 MF]]\|\| 10 May 1982 \|\| July 1989 \|\| rowspan='2'\|[[Adampur Airport\|AFS Adampur]]		\| [[MiG-23\|MiG-23 MF]]\|\| 10 May 1982 \|\| July 1989 \|\| rowspan='2'\|[[Adampur Airport\|AFS Adampur]]
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	\| [[MiG-29\|MiG-29 UPG]]\|\| February 1990 \|\| Present		\| rowspan='2'\|[[MiG-29\|MiG-29 UPG]] \|\| February 1990 \|\| July 2023
			\|-
			\| August 2023\|\| Present \|\|[[Srinagar Airport\|AFS Srinagar]]<ref name="NDTV-120823"/>
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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 ~~2022~~}}</ref>		'''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==		==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.		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>		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 ~~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 2017}}</ref>

	==Aircraft==		==Aircraft==

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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>		'''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==		==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.		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~~\|MiG-29s~~]] 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>		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 ~~mythology~~, 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>		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>
	~~[[File:Sq 223 logo.jpg\|thumb\|Standard logo used on Squadron's aircraft.]]~~

	==Aircraft==		==Aircraft==
	*[[~~Mig~~-23\|~~Mig~~-~~23MF~~]] ~~(Historical)~~		{\| class="wikitable"
	*[[~~Mig~~-29\|~~Mig~~-~~29UPG~~]]		\|+ 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

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

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	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.		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>		In May 1989, the phasing out of MiG-23s started. Induction of the [[MiG-29\|MiG-29s]] 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 mythology, 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>		The squadron's crest shows the striking end of "Trident". As per Indian mythology, 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>
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	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.		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~~\|MiG-29s~~]] 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>		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 mythology, 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>		The squadron's crest shows the striking end of "Trident". As per Indian mythology, 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>
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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|MiG-29s]] 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 mythology, 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>
[[File:Sq 223 logo.jpg|thumb|Standard logo used on Squadron's aircraft.]]

==Aircraft==
*[[Mig-23|Mig-23MF]] (Historical)
*[[Mig-29|Mig-29UPG]]

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