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| No. 224 Squadron | |
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 "The crest of the No. 224 Squadron" | |
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| Role | Ground attack Precision Strike |
| Base | Jamnagar AFS |
| Nickname | Warlords |
| Motto | The Main Winger of Troopleader |
| Engagements | Operation Meghdoot |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | Jaguar IS Darin II |
No. 224 Squadron IAF (Warlords) is a Ground Attack squadron based atJamnagar Air Force Station. It was temporarily disbanded in 2007 after the retirement of MiG-23MF aircraft. The unit was resurrected in 2008 with Jaguar Darin II aircraft and continues to operate fromJamnagar.[1][2]
No.224 Sqn crest depicts a warrior on a chariot proceeding to war. The chariot signifies the weapon platforms which are highly lethal and flexible, the horse signifying the power and strength and the warrior is at high state of readiness and aiming his weapons on the enemies.
No. 224 Sqn,IAF was raised on 4 July 1983 at Airforce StationAdampur under the command of Wg Cdr RA Massey, Vr C, as a part ofWestern Air Command. The unit was equipped with theMig 23MF and assigned the Air defence role and later an additional peacetime role of Banner Target Towing. Later it moved to Jamnagar, its MiG-23s modified to tow targets.[3]
No.224 Sqn was the last operator of the MiG-23MF before their retirement from theIndian Air Force in 2007.[4] The final fly past of the closing ceremony was done by Wing Commander M. K. Singh flying a banner titles "End of an Era", Wing Commander Tapas Sahu, Squadron Leader Vijay Shelke and Wing Commander RS Jamdar.[5]
No 224 Sqn was adjudged the best over all fighter squadron inWestern Air Command during 1986-1987[6]
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| MiG-23 MF | 4 July 1983 | 31 March 2007 | AFS Adampur |
| Jaguar IS Darin II | 31 March 2008 | Present | AFS Jamnagar |
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