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{{Infobox military unit | {{Infobox military unit | ||
|unit_name= No. 37 Squadron | |unit_name= No. 37 Squadron | ||
|image= | |image= | ||
|caption= | |caption= | ||
|dates= 23 December 1957 - | |dates= 23 December 1957 - N/A | ||
|country={{flagicon|India}} [[Republic of India]] | |country={{flagicon|India}} [[Republic of India]] | ||
|allegiance= | |allegiance= | ||
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|aircraft_bomber= | |aircraft_bomber= | ||
|aircraft_electronic= | |aircraft_electronic= | ||
|aircraft_fighter= | |aircraft_fighter=[[MiG-21|MiG-21 M]] | ||
|aircraft_recon= | |aircraft_recon= | ||
|aircraft_trainer= | |aircraft_trainer= | ||
|aircraft_transport= | |aircraft_transport= | ||
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'''No. 37 Squadron (Black Panthers)''' is a fighter squadron and was equipped with [[MiG- | '''No. 37 Squadron (Black Panthers)''' is a fighter squadron and was equipped with [[MiG-21|MiG-21 M]] and based at [[Jodhpur 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=3 December 2015}}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, this Squadron was based at Chabua, when hostilities broke out. The Squadron was given the task of launching offensive action in the Eastern Sector and of providing air defence in the Western Sector.<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> | During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, this Squadron was based at Chabua, when hostilities broke out. The Squadron was given the task of launching offensive action in the Eastern Sector and of providing air defence in the Western Sector.<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 number plated on an unspecified date. Currently, only 4 MiG-21 Bison squadron remains in service.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/061021/iaf-to-get-35-fighter-squadrons-in-next-10-years-but-needs-42-air-ch.html|title=IAF to get 35 fighter squadrons in next 10 years, but needs 42: Air chief|publisher=Deccan Chronicle|date=2021-10-06}}</ref> | |||
===Assignments=== | ===Assignments=== | ||
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* [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]] | * [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]] | ||
==Aircraft== | |||
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! Aircraft !! From !! To !! Air Base | |||
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| [[de Havilland Vampire|Vampire NF54]] || 23 December 1957 || December 1962 || [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|AFS Palam]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Database/Units/37+Sqn|title=No. 37 Squadron|publisher=Bharat Rakshak}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| [[Hawker Hunter|Hawker Hunter MK 56]] || December 1962 || March 1977 || | |||
|- | |||
| [[MiG-21|MiG-21 M]] || March 1977 || N/A || [[Jodhpur Air Force Station|AFS Jodhpur]] | |||
|} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{ | {{Indian Air Force}} | ||
[[Category:Indian Air Force aircraft squadrons|037]] | [[Category:Indian Air Force aircraft squadrons|037]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:42, 16 January 2022
| No. 37 Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | 23 December 1957 - N/A |
| Country |  Republic of India |
| Branch | Error creating thumbnail: File missing Indian Air Force |
| Role | Fighter |
| Garrison/HQ | Jodhpur AFS |
| Nickname(s) | "Black Panthers" |
| Motto(s) | Sadaiv Nirbhik Fearless Forever |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | MiG-21 M |
No. 37 Squadron (Black Panthers) is a fighter squadron and was equipped with MiG-21 M and based at Jodhpur Air Force Station.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, this Squadron was based at Chabua, when hostilities broke out. The Squadron was given the task of launching offensive action in the Eastern Sector and of providing air defence in the Western Sector.[2]
The squadron was number plated on an unspecified date. Currently, only 4 MiG-21 Bison squadron remains in service.[3]
Assignments[edit | edit source]
Aircraft[edit | edit source]
| Aircraft | From | To | Air Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vampire NF54 | 23 December 1957 | December 1962 | AFS Palam[5] |
| Hawker Hunter MK 56 | December 1962 | March 1977 | |
| MiG-21 M | March 1977 | N/A | AFS Jodhpur |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Squadrons and Helicopter Units". Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
- ↑ Pike, John. "Squadron 37". Globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ↑ "IAF to get 35 fighter squadrons in next 10 years, but needs 42: Air chief". Deccan Chronicle. 6 October 2021.
- ↑ (Retd), Sqn Ldr Ian S Loughran. "Four Sorties over Goa". Bharat-rakshak.com. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ↑ "No. 37 Squadron". Bharat Rakshak.
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