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No. 101 Squadron
Active 1 May 1949 - Present
Country India Republic of India
Branch Ensign of the Indian Air Force Indian Air Force
Role Fighter
Garrison/HQ Naliya AFS
Nickname(s) "Falcons"
Motto(s) Anwishyavedhi
Search and Destroy
Aircraft flown
Attack MiG-21M[1]

No. 101 Squadron (Falcons) is a fighter squadron and is equipped with MiG-21M and based at Naliya Air Force Station.[2]

History[]

101 Squadron was formed with the specific role of photo reconnaissance. Enjoying the place of pride in the Squadron crest is a trained hunting Falcon, the bird's keen eyesight, quick and sure kill ability symbolizes the role for which the Squadron was formed.[3]

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