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	'''No. 47 Squadron (Black Archers)''' is a fighter squadron ~~and is~~ equipped with [[MiG-29M\|MiG-29UPG]] ~~and~~ based at [[Adampur Airport\|Adampur Air Force Station]].<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. 47 Squadron IAF (Black Archers)''' is a fighter squadron equipped with [[MiG-29M\|MiG-29UPG]]s based at [[Adampur Airport\|Adampur Air Force Station]].<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==
	~~'''Formation'''~~		No. 47 Squadron was raised on 18 December 1959 at [[Halwara]] with Sqn Ldr Denis Anthony La Fontaine as squadron commander. Air Vice Marshal S Subbaramu (that time Fg Offr) had ferried in the squadron's first [[Toofani]] the day before. Despite a shortage of personnel, equipment, working tools and other teething troubles, the infant squadron had the honor participating in the Republic Day flypast on 26 January 1960. And shortly thereafter in March 1960, the squadron took part in the 27th anniversary display at Bombay.<ref name=PU>{{cite web \| title=8th Wing archives\| url=http://www.fighterpilotuniversity.com/alumni-house/squadrons-worldwide/india/indian-air-force-fighter-squadrons/adampur-afs-punjab/8-wing/47-squadron/\|publisher= Pilot University}}</ref>
	No. 47 Squadron was raised on 18 December 1959 at [[Halwara]] with Sqn Ldr Denis Anthony La Fontaine as squadron commander. ~~Fg Offr~~ S Subbaramu (~~later Air Vice Marshal~~) had ferried in the squadron's first [[Toofani]] the day before. Despite a shortage of personnel, equipment, working tools and other teething troubles, the infant squadron had the honor participating in the Republic Day flypast on 26 January 1960. And shortly thereafter in March 1960, the squadron took part in the 27th anniversary display at Bombay.<ref name=PU>{{cite web \| title=8th Wing archives\| url=http://www.fighterpilotuniversity.com/alumni-house/squadrons-worldwide/india/indian-air-force-fighter-squadrons/adampur-afs-punjab/8-wing/47-squadron/\|publisher= Pilot University}}</ref>

	~~'''1965 War'''~~
	On 2 September 1965, five Toofanis were detached for the air defence of [[Tezpur]]. A further four aircraft were detached for the defence of Guwhati. The squadron was led in to these operation by Sqn Ldr P Venugopal and was appointed as SASO HQ (TC). A lone Toofani was left behind because of certain snags. The remaining crew of the squadron stayed back at Halwara for army co-operation in the Western sector.<ref name="PU"/>		On 2 September 1965, five Toofanis were detached for the air defence of [[Tezpur]]. A further four aircraft were detached for the defence of Guwhati. The squadron was led in to these operation by Sqn Ldr P Venugopal and was appointed as SASO HQ (TC). A lone Toofani was left behind because of certain snags. The remaining crew of the squadron stayed back at Halwara for army co-operation in the Western sector.<ref name="PU"/>

	~~'''Entering the Supersonic age'''~~
	On 23 March 1968, after a long stint in the East, the Black Archers exchanged the aging Toofanis for new [[MiG-21\|MiG-21FLs]] at [[Chandigarh]]. In February 1969, the squadron was tasked with the air defence of Delhi and was relocated to Hindon. The squadron stayed here for the next two years.<ref name="PU"/>		On 23 March 1968, after a long stint in the East, the Black Archers exchanged the aging Toofanis for new [[MiG-21\|MiG-21FLs]] at [[Chandigarh]]. In February 1969, the squadron was tasked with the air defence of Delhi and was relocated to Hindon. The squadron stayed here for the next two years.<ref name="PU"/>

	~~'''1971 war'''~~
	The squadron took a very active part in the 1971 war against Pakistan. Although its primary mission was air defence and it flew a number of counter air missions over Badin airfield. The Squadron was led in these operations by Wg Cdr HS Gill VM. During the war the squadron stationed detachments at Jamnagar, Halwara, Palam and Hindon. The Jamnagar detachment was most active and has to its credit a confirmed Starfighter (F-104) kill and a further probable. On 12 December 1971, Sqn Ldr BB Soni shot down an F-104 as it attempted to attack Jamnagar.<ref name="PU"/>		The squadron took a very active part in the 1971 war against Pakistan. Although its primary mission was air defence and it flew a number of counter air missions over Badin airfield. The Squadron was led in these operations by Wg Cdr HS Gill VM. During the war the squadron stationed detachments at Jamnagar, Halwara, Palam and Hindon. The Jamnagar detachment was most active and has to its credit a confirmed Starfighter (F-104) kill and a further probable. On 12 December 1971, Sqn Ldr BB Soni shot down an F-104 as it attempted to attack Jamnagar.<ref name="PU"/>

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	In January 1978, the squadron moved on to its new location at Chabua where it was to remain for the next seven years. In November 1980, Wg Cdr MS Vasudeva VM intercepted, identified and photographed an intruding Chinese [[Ilyushin Il-18\|IL-18]]. In May 1985 the Black Archers was relocated to Hashimara.<ref name="PU"/>		In January 1978, the squadron moved on to its new location at Chabua where it was to remain for the next seven years. In November 1980, Wg Cdr MS Vasudeva VM intercepted, identified and photographed an intruding Chinese [[Ilyushin Il-18\|IL-18]]. In May 1985 the Black Archers was relocated to Hashimara.<ref name="PU"/>

	~~'''Switching to Fulcrums'''~~
	The squadron re-formed on MiG-29s at Pune in May 1987. While at Pune, the squadron underwent exhaustive training to prepare a viable pilot fleet for the new aircraft. Being the first to operate the MiG-29, the task of reviewing all the tactics and develop them for the sound operational effectiveness fell on the Black Archers. In February 1996, the squadron received new aircraft: four fighters and a trainer.<ref name="PU"/>		The squadron re-formed on MiG-29s at Pune in May 1987. While at Pune, the squadron underwent exhaustive training to prepare a viable pilot fleet for the new aircraft. Being the first to operate the MiG-29, the task of reviewing all the tactics and develop them for the sound operational effectiveness fell on the Black Archers. In February 1996, the squadron received new aircraft: four fighters and a trainer.<ref name="PU"/>

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	==Aircraft==		==Aircraft==
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	\|+ Aircraft ~~Types~~ operated by 47 Squadron<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/History/Sqn/047.html \|title=Indian Air Force [Bharatiya Vayu Sena] - No.47 Squadron [K Chattopadhyay] \|access-date=2016-05-06 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081229135916/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/History/Sqn/047.html \|archive-date=29 December 2008 \|df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=199358\|title=47 Squadron of Indian Air Force Celebrates Diamond Jubilee\|date=2020-02-16}}</ref>		\|+ Aircraft types operated by 47 Squadron<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/History/Sqn/047.html \|title=Indian Air Force [Bharatiya Vayu Sena] - No.47 Squadron [K Chattopadhyay] \|access-date=2016-05-06 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081229135916/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/History/Sqn/047.html \|archive-date=29 December 2008 \|df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=199358\|title=47 Squadron of Indian Air Force Celebrates Diamond Jubilee\|date=2020-02-16}}</ref>
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	'''No. 47 Squadron (Black Archers)''' is a fighter squadron and is equipped with [[MiG-29M\|MiG-29UPG]] and based at [[Adampur Airport\|Adampur Air Force Station]].<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. 47 Squadron (Black Archers)''' is a fighter squadron and is equipped with [[MiG-29M\|MiG-29UPG]] and based at [[Adampur Airport\|Adampur Air Force Station]].<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==
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	==Assignments==		==Assignments==
	* [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965]]		* [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965]]
	* [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]]<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/sqn-47.htm\|title=Squadron 47\|first=John\|last=Pike\|website=Globalsecurity.org\|access-date=30 July ~~2022~~}}</ref>		* [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]]<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/sqn-47.htm\|title=Squadron 47\|first=John\|last=Pike\|website=Globalsecurity.org\|access-date=30 July 2017}}</ref>

	==Aircraft==		==Aircraft==

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	'''No. 47 Squadron (Black Archers)''' is a fighter squadron and is equipped with [[MiG-29M\|MiG-29UPG]] and based at [[Adampur Airport\|Adampur Air Force Station]].<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. 47 Squadron (Black Archers)''' is a fighter squadron and is equipped with [[MiG-29M\|MiG-29UPG]] and based at [[Adampur Airport\|Adampur Air Force Station]].<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==
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	* [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965]]		* [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965]]
	* [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]]<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/sqn-47.htm\|title=Squadron 47\|first=John\|last=Pike\|website=Globalsecurity.org\|access-date=30 July ~~2017~~}}</ref>		* [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]]<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/sqn-47.htm\|title=Squadron 47\|first=John\|last=Pike\|website=Globalsecurity.org\|access-date=30 July 2022}}</ref>

	==Aircraft==		==Aircraft==
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	\|+ Aircraft Types operated by 47 Squadron<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/History/Sqn/047.html \|title=~~Archived copy~~ \|access-date=2016-05-06 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081229135916/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/History/Sqn/047.html \|archive-date=29 December 2008 \|df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=199358\|title=47 Squadron of Indian Air Force Celebrates Diamond Jubilee\|date=2020-02-16}}</ref>		\|+ Aircraft Types operated by 47 Squadron<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/History/Sqn/047.html \|title=Indian Air Force [Bharatiya Vayu Sena] - No.47 Squadron [K Chattopadhyay] \|access-date=2016-05-06 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081229135916/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/History/Sqn/047.html \|archive-date=29 December 2008 \|df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=199358\|title=47 Squadron of Indian Air Force Celebrates Diamond Jubilee\|date=2020-02-16}}</ref>
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	\| [[Toofani]]\|\| Dec 1959\|\| Mar 1968		\| [[Toofani]]\|\| Dec 1959\|\| Mar 1968 \|\| [[Halwara Air Force Station\|AFS Halwara]]<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Database/Units/47+Sqn\|title=No. 47 Squadron\|publisher=Bharat Rakshak}}</ref>
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	\| [[MiG-21\|MiG-21 FL]]\|\| Feb 1969\|\| May 1987		\| [[MiG-21\|MiG-21 FL]]\|\| Feb 1969\|\| May 1987 \|\| [[Chandigarh Air Force Station\|AFS Chandigarh]]
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	\| [[MiG-29]]\|\| Jun 1989\|\| Till Date		\| [[MiG-29]]\|\| Jun 1989\|\| Till Date \|\| [[Adampur Airport\|AFS Adampur]]
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'''No. 47 Squadron (Black Archers)''' is a fighter squadron and is equipped with [[MiG-29M|MiG-29UPG]] and based at [[Adampur Airport|Adampur Air Force Station]].<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==
'''Formation'''
No. 47 Squadron was raised on 18 December 1959 at [[Halwara]] with Sqn Ldr Denis Anthony La Fontaine as squadron commander. Fg Offr S Subbaramu (later Air Vice Marshal) had ferried in the squadron's first [[Toofani]] the day before. Despite a shortage of personnel, equipment, working tools and other teething troubles, the infant squadron had the honor participating in the Republic Day flypast on 26 January 1960. And shortly thereafter in March 1960, the squadron took part in the 27th anniversary display at Bombay.<ref name=PU>{{cite web | title=8th Wing archives| url=http://www.fighterpilotuniversity.com/alumni-house/squadrons-worldwide/india/indian-air-force-fighter-squadrons/adampur-afs-punjab/8-wing/47-squadron/|publisher= Pilot University}}</ref>

'''1965 War'''
On 2 September 1965, five Toofanis were detached for the air defence of [[Tezpur]]. A further four aircraft were detached for the defence of Guwhati. The squadron was led in to these operation by Sqn Ldr P Venugopal and was appointed as SASO HQ (TC). A lone Toofani was left behind because of certain snags. The remaining crew of the squadron stayed back at Halwara for army co-operation in the Western sector.<ref name="PU"/>

'''Entering the Supersonic age'''
On 23 March 1968, after a long stint in the East, the Black Archers exchanged the aging Toofanis for new [[MiG-21|MiG-21FLs]] at [[Chandigarh]]. In February 1969, the squadron was tasked with the air defence of Delhi and was relocated to Hindon. The squadron stayed here for the next two years.<ref name="PU"/>

'''1971 war'''
The squadron took a very active part in the 1971 war against Pakistan. Although its primary mission was air defence and it flew a number of counter air missions over Badin airfield. The Squadron was led in these operations by Wg Cdr HS Gill VM. During the war the squadron stationed detachments at Jamnagar, Halwara, Palam and Hindon. The Jamnagar detachment was most active and has to its credit a confirmed Starfighter (F-104) kill and a further probable. On 12 December 1971, Sqn Ldr BB Soni shot down an F-104 as it attempted to attack Jamnagar.<ref name="PU"/>

In November 1973, the Black Archers moved to Halwara, its formation base. For next five years, the squadron stayed there. Its proximity of Sidhwan Khas range gave the opportunity to the pilots to hone their skills and achieve a high level of proficiency in air-to-ground work.<ref name="PU"/>

In January 1978, the squadron moved on to its new location at Chabua where it was to remain for the next seven years. In November 1980, Wg Cdr MS Vasudeva VM intercepted, identified and photographed an intruding Chinese [[Ilyushin Il-18|IL-18]]. In May 1985 the Black Archers was relocated to Hashimara.<ref name="PU"/>

'''Switching to Fulcrums'''
The squadron re-formed on MiG-29s at Pune in May 1987. While at Pune, the squadron underwent exhaustive training to prepare a viable pilot fleet for the new aircraft. Being the first to operate the MiG-29, the task of reviewing all the tactics and develop them for the sound operational effectiveness fell on the Black Archers. In February 1996, the squadron received new aircraft: four fighters and a trainer.<ref name="PU"/>

In March 1997, the squadron moved to Adampur under the command of Wg Cdr KP Nair. This move was completed in record time and the squadron was operational within 7 days of its coming to Adampur. During Kargil conflict the squadron went on full alert and deployed detachments as far as Jamnagar.
<ref name="PU"/>
[[File:Sqn 47 logo.jpg|thumb|Standard logo used on Squadron's aircraft.]]

==Assignments==
* [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965]]
* [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/sqn-47.htm|title=Squadron 47|first=John|last=Pike|website=Globalsecurity.org|access-date=30 July 2017}}</ref>

==Aircraft==
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Aircraft Types operated by 47 Squadron<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/History/Sqn/047.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=2016-05-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081229135916/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/History/Sqn/047.html |archive-date=29 December 2008 |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=199358|title=47 Squadron of Indian Air Force Celebrates Diamond Jubilee|date=2020-02-16}}</ref>
! Aircraft Type!! From!!To

|-
| [[Toofani]]|| Dec 1959|| Mar 1968
|-
| [[MiG-21|MiG-21 FL]]|| Feb 1969|| May 1987
|-
| [[MiG-29]]|| Jun 1989|| Till Date
|}

==References==
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