No. 104 Helicopter Squadron, IAF
| No. 104 Helicopter Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | 10 March 1954- Present |
| Country |  Republic of India |
| Branch |  Indian Air Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Suratgarh AFS |
| Nickname(s) | "Firebirds" |
| Motto(s) | Apatsu Mitram A friend in time of need |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | Mil Mi-35 |
No. 104 Helicopter Squadron (Pioneer Rotarians) is a fighter squadron and is equipped with Mil Mi-35 and based at Suratgarh Air Force Station.[1]
History
The acquisition of Sikorsky S-55 in 1954 heralded the creation of the first Helicopter Flight within the IAF, and in 1958 become established as the first dedicated Helicopter Unit, No. 104 Helicopter Squadron.[2]
The IAF S-55s were later phased out in 1966 inducting other helicopter types into service, such as the Mil Mi-35 model in 1990.[3]
Assignments
Aircraft
References
- ^ "Squadrons and Helicopter Units". Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- ^ http://bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Aircraft/History/934-934.html
- ^ http://indianairforce.nic.in/show_page.php?pg_id=13