No. 32 Squadron IAF

From Bharatpedia, an open encyclopedia
Information red.svg
Scan the QR code to donate via UPI
Dear reader, We need your support to keep the flame of knowledge burning bright! Our hosting server bill is due on June 1st, and without your help, Bharatpedia faces the risk of shutdown. We've come a long way together in exploring and celebrating our rich heritage. Now, let's unite to ensure Bharatpedia continues to be a beacon of knowledge for generations to come. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. Together, let's preserve and share the essence of Bharat.

Thank you for being part of the Bharatpedia family!
Please scan the QR code on the right to donate.

0%

   

transparency: ₹0 raised out of ₹100,000 (0 supporter)


No. 32 Squadron
Active15 October 1963 - December 2016
CountryIndia Republic of India
Branch Indian Air Force
RoleFighter
Garrison/HQJodhpur AFS
Nickname(s)"Thunderbirds"
Motto(s)Mahavegashya Dhundvrataha
Fast in speed, Fast in determination
Aircraft flown
FighterMiG-21 Bison

No. 32 Squadron (Thunderbirds) is a fighter squadron of Indian Air Force. It was equipped with Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21Bison and was based at Jodhpur Air Force Station as part of South Western Air Command.[1] The squadron was number plated in December 2016.[2]

History[edit]

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).[3]

The squadron had received Presidential standard in 2013.[4]

The squadron was number plated on an unspecified date. Currently, only 4 MiG-21 Bison squadron remains in service.[2]

Assignments[edit]

Aircraft[edit]

Aircraft From To Air Base
Dassault Mystère IV 15 October 1963 February 1969 [5]
Sukhoi Su-7 BMK February 1969 February 1984
MiG-21 bis February 1984 February 2003
MiG-21 Bison February 2003 N/A AFS Jodhpur

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Squadrons and Helicopter Units". Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "IAF to get 35 fighter squadrons in next 10 years, but needs 42: Air chief". Deccan Chronicle. 6 October 2021.
  3. ↑ "President's Standards awarded to IAF's 220 SQN and 32 SQN at Halwara".
  4. ↑ Bajwa, Mandeep Singh (1 December 2013). "A salute to 32 and 220 squadrons". Indian Express. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
  5. ↑ "No. 32 Squadron". Bharat Rakshak.


Stub icon

This military article about the Indian Armed Forces is a stub. You can help Bharatpedia by expanding it.

Retrieved from "https://en.bharatpedia.org/index.php?title=No._32_Squadron_IAF&oldid=374610"