| No. 6 Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | January 1951- Present |
| Country |  Republic of India |
| Branch |  Indian Air Force |
| Role | Fighter |
| Garrison/HQ | Jamnagar Air Force Station |
| Nickname | "Dragons" |
| Mottos | Sada Satark Always Alert |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | SEPECAT Jaguar IM |
No. 6 Squadron (Dragons) is a fighter squadron and is equipped withJaguar IM/IS and based atJamnagar Air Force Station.[1]
No. 6 Squadron is one of the ten seniorsquadrons of theIndian Air Force. Reformed in January 1951,[2] its varied roles have includedair-sea rescue, counter-air,fighter-reconnaissance, maritime reconnaissance, maritime strike,target towing and transport.
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| Consolidated B-24 Liberator | January 1951 | December 1968 | AFS Pune |
| Super Constellation L-1049G | October 1961 | May 1975 | |
| English Electric Canberra B(I).58 | January 1972 | December 1992 | |
| SEPECAT Jaguar IM | June 1987 | Present | AFS Jamnagar |
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