Hasimara Air Force Base

Flying solo for the first time for any young aviator is always one of the most memorable moments. At the 101 Squadron - 'The Falcons', every achievement and happiness of fellow members are shared by everyone like one big family.

The Indian Air Force is set to raise a second squadron of the Rafale combat aircraft in mid-April and it will be based in Hasimara air base in West Bengal, official sources said on Thursday.

The last MiG-27 ML aircraft roared over Hasimara Air Force base in Bengal on Thursday for the last time as the IAF bade farewell to this legacy fleet in a function, a Defence spokesperson said today.

The Indian Air Force or IAF has initiated major infrastructure upgrade at its frontline base in Ambala for deployment of the first squadron of the Rafale jets which will give India greater "potency" over Pakistan as these will be capable of carrying nuclear weapons and other missiles.

Flying solo for the first time for any young aviator is always one of the most memorable moments. At the 101 Squadron - 'The Falcons', every achievement and happiness of fellow members are shared by everyone like one big family.

The Indian Air Force is set to raise a second squadron of the Rafale combat aircraft in mid-April and it will be based in Hasimara air base in West Bengal, official sources said on Thursday.

The last MiG-27 ML aircraft roared over Hasimara Air Force base in Bengal on Thursday for the last time as the IAF bade farewell to this legacy fleet in a function, a Defence spokesperson said today.

The Indian Air Force or IAF has initiated major infrastructure upgrade at its frontline base in Ambala for deployment of the first squadron of the Rafale jets which will give India greater "potency" over Pakistan as these will be capable of carrying nuclear weapons and other missiles.