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Revision as of 07:39, 4 June 2021
| No. 32 Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | 15 October 1963 - present |
| Country |  Republic of India |
| Branch |  Indian Air Force |
| Role | Fighter |
| Garrison/HQ | Jodhpur AFS |
| Nickname(s) | "Thunderbirds" |
| Motto(s) | Mahavegashya Dhundvrataha Fast in speed, Fast in determination |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Bison |
No. 32 Squadron (Thunderbirds) is a fighter squadron and is equipped with Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21Bison and based at Jodhpur Air Force Station as part of South Western Air Command.[1]
History
The squadron was formed with the Mystere IV on 15 Oct 1963 at Air Force Station Adampur. This squadron later operated the Vampire (1965) aircraft followed by the Sukhoi-7 (1969), the MiG-21 Bis (1984) and is currently operating the Mig-21Bison (2003).[2]
Assignments
Aircraft
References
- ↑ "Squadrons and Helicopter Units". Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
- ↑ http://www.indiandefencereview.com/news/presidents-standards-awarded-to-iafs-220-sqn-and-32-sqn-at-halwara/
