No. 10 Squadron IAF
No. 10 Squadron was a fighter squadron equipped with MiG-27. It was based at Jodhpur Air Force Station. The squadron was number-plate in March 2019.
History
No. 10 Squadron, Indian Air Force, was formed in 1944 and was the last squadron of the Royal Indian Air Force to be created during World War II.The squadron became entirely Indianized with the appointment of Squadron Leader Haider Raza as Commanding Officer on 5 January 1946.
In 1954, No. 10 Squadron transitioned to a night-fighting role with the induction of the Vampire NF54 aircraft. Stationed at Palam Air Force Station, the squadron was tasked with providing nocturnal air defence for the capital region. The NF54, equipped with AI Mk10 radar, required specialised training for pilots and navigators, leading to the development of unique operational protocols. The squadron maintained this role until its decommissioning in April 1964.
The squadron was presented with its President's Standard on 18 March 1985, at Jodhpur.