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|unit_name= INAS 350
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|image= INAS 350 insignia.jpg
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|caption= INAS 350 Insignia
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|dates= 24 March 2009 - ''present''<ref name=indiannavy1>{{cite web|title=INAS 350|url=http://indiannavy.nic.in/naval-aviation/inas-350|publisher=Indian Navy|accessdate=28 December 2014}}</ref>
| dates                         = 24 March 2009 - ''present''<ref name=indiannavy1>{{cite web|title=INAS 350|url=http://indiannavy.nic.in/naval-aviation/inas-350|publisher=Indian Navy|accessdate=28 December 2014}}</ref>
|country= {{flag|India}}
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|branch= {{nowrap|[[File:Naval Ensign of India.svg|25px|Indian Navy seal]] [[Indian Navy]]}}
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|command_structure=  
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|garrison=[[INS Dega]], [[Visakhapatnam]]
| garrison                     = [[INS Dega]], [[Visakhapatnam]]
|ceremonial_chief=|colonel_of_the_regiment=
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|nickname= Saras
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| nickname                     = Saras
|motto=
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| motto                         = Strength, Valour and Perseverance
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|aircraft_helicopter_utility =[[Sikorsky UH-3H]]<ref name=indiannavy2>{{cite web|title=Indian Naval Air Squadrons|url=http://indiannavy.nic.in/naval-fleet/indian-naval-air-squadrons|publisher=Indian Navy|accessdate=27 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141226081408/http://indiannavy.nic.in/naval-fleet/indian-naval-air-squadrons|archive-date=26 December 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| anniversaries                 =  
| aircraft_helicopter_utility   = [[Westland Sea King|Sea King 42C]]
}}
}}
The '''INAS 350''' is an [[Indian Navy|Indian naval]] air squadron based at [[INS Dega]], [[Visakhapatnam]].<ref name=indiannavy1/>
The '''INAS 350''' is an [[Indian Navy|Indian naval]] air squadron based at [[INS Dega]], [[Visakhapatnam]].<ref name=indiannavy1/>
The squadron operated six [[Sikorsky UH-3 Sea King|Sikorsky UH-3H]] from 2009 when the helicopters were bought along with {{INS|Jalashwa|L41}}.<ref name="indiannavy2">{{cite web |title=Indian Naval Air Squadrons |url=http://indiannavy.nic.in/naval-fleet/indian-naval-air-squadrons |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141226081408/http://indiannavy.nic.in/naval-fleet/indian-naval-air-squadrons |archive-date=26 December 2014 |accessdate=27 December 2014 |publisher=Indian Navy}}</ref> The contract worth {{INRConvert|1.8|b|lk=on|year=2006|mode=historical}} was signed in November 2006 under a [[Foreign Military Sales]] deal.<ref name=":0" /> In 2024, the helicopters were de-inducted from service during a ceremony. The type was replaced by [[Westland Sea King|Sea King 42C]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-06-28 |title=Indian Navy bids farewell to UH-3H helicopter after 17 years of service |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-navy-bids-farewell-to-uh-3h-helicopter-after-17-years-of-service/articleshow/111347652.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-06-28 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release |title=Indian Navy bids farewell to UH – 3H helicopter |date=2024-06-28 |publisher=[[Press Information Bureau]] |url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2029416 |access-date=2025-08-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release |title=Indian Navy bids farewell to UH – 3H helicopter |date=2024-06-28 |publisher=indiannavy.gov.in |url=https://indiannavy.gov.in/content/indian-navy-bids-farewell-uh-3h-helicopter |access-date=2025-08-19}}</ref> The remaining three units conducted a [[flypast]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Rajkumar |first=Mike |date=2024-07-02 |title=Indian navy retires UH-3H Sea Kings |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/indian-navy-retires-uh-3h-sea-kings/158988.article |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260226050239/https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/indian-navy-retires-uh-3h-sea-kings/158988.article |archive-date=2026-02-26 |access-date=2026-02-26 |website=Flight Global |language=en}}</ref>


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[[Category:Aircraft squadrons of the Indian Navy]]
[[Category:Aircraft squadrons of the Indian Navy]]
[[Category:Naval units and formations of India]]
[[Category:Military units and formations established in 2009]]




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Latest revision as of 10:51, 26 February 2026

INAS 350
Active24 March 2009 - present[1]
Country India
BranchIndian Navy seal Indian Navy
Garrison/HQINS Dega, Visakhapatnam
Nickname(s)Saras
Motto(s)Strength, Valour and Perseverance
Aircraft flown
Utility helicopterSea King 42C

The INAS 350 is an Indian naval air squadron based at INS Dega, Visakhapatnam.[1]

The squadron operated six Sikorsky UH-3H from 2009 when the helicopters were bought along with INS Jalashwa (L41).[2] The contract worth ₹1.8 billion (US$39.73 million) was signed in November 2006 under a Foreign Military Sales deal.[3] In 2024, the helicopters were de-inducted from service during a ceremony. The type was replaced by Sea King 42C.[4][5][6] The remaining three units conducted a flypast.[3]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "INAS 350". Indian Navy. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  2. ↑ "Indian Naval Air Squadrons". Indian Navy. Archived from the original on 26 December 2014. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Rajkumar, Mike (2 July 2024). "Indian navy retires UH-3H Sea Kings". Flight Global. Archived from the original on 26 February 2026. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
  4. ↑ "Indian Navy bids farewell to UH-3H helicopter after 17 years of service". The Economic Times. 28 June 2024. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  5. ↑ "Indian Navy bids farewell to UH – 3H helicopter" (Press release). Press Information Bureau. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
  6. ↑ "Indian Navy bids farewell to UH – 3H helicopter" (Press release). indiannavy.gov.in. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2025.


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