Air Force’s 47 Squadron turns 60

Chandigarh, February 17 IAF’s No. 47 Squadron, also known as the Black Archers, has completed 60 years of its existence. To mark its diamond jubilee, several functions were organised at the Adampur Air Force Station, where the squadron is based....

Tribune News Service

Updated At : 12:31 PM Feb 18, 2020 IST

Chandigarh, February 17

IAF’s No. 47 Squadron, also known as the Black Archers, has completed 60 years of its existence. To mark its diamond jubilee, several functions were organised at the Adampur Air Force Station, where the squadron is based.

An aerial display by the Surya Kiran Aerobatics Team and the IAF’s Vintage Flight, as well as a performance by the Air Warriors Drill Team, marked the occasion. Many serving officers, dignitaries and veterans were present.

The Squadron was formed on December 18, 1959, at the Air Force Station, Halwara. It has operated Toofani, MiG-21 FL and MiG-29 fighter aircraft. The crest of the unit is a figure of a kneeling ‘Black Archer’ with a drawn bow, depicting poised readiness and its motto, “Karmani Vyapurutham Dhanuhu” implies “My bow is always stretched for its task”. — TNS

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