The 101 Squadron is the second IAF Squadron to be equipped with Rafale aircraft. The Squadron was formed on 01 May 1949 at Palam and has operated Harvard, Spitfire, Vampire, Su-7 and MiG-21M aircraft in the past. The glorious history of this Squadron includes active participation in 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pak wars. After induction into IAF, Rafale presented a fly-past heralding the arrival of Rafale aircraft to Hasimara Air base on July 28, 2021.
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