No. 17 Squadron IAF
| No. 17 Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 October 1951 - Present |
| Country |
 Republic of India |
| Branch |
 Indian Air Force |
| Role | Fighter |
| Garrison/HQ | Bhatinda AFS |
| Nickname(s) | "Golden Arrows" |
| Motto(s) |
Udayam Ajasram Arise Ever |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | Su-30MKI |
No. 17 Squadron is a squadron of the Indian Air Force flying the Su-30MKI stationed at Bhatinda AFS as part of Western Air Command.[1]
History
It was formed on 1 October 1951, and initially flew de Havilland Vampire F. Mk 52 fighters. It was moved from the East to Delhi during the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War to provide air cover for the capital.[2]
It was awarded it's President's Standard on 8 November 1988 at Palam.[3]
References
- ↑ http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Units/Squadrons/292-Squadrons.html
- ↑ Indian Air Force in Wars By Air Vice Marshal Arun Kumar Tiwary
- ↑ http://indianairforce.nic.in/show_page.php?pg_id=102
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