India Completely Revamps Its Eastern Air Force Base That Will House The Second Squadron Of Rafale Jets
May 16, 2021
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will soon operationalize its second Rafale squadron at the strategically located Hasimara Air Force Station in the eastern state of West Bengal, close to the China border.
According to reports, India will receive four more Rafale jets this month, taking the total number of these fighter jets with IAF to 24 out of 36 ordered.
With the arrival of new Rafale jets, the IAF would resurrect its 101st Squadron at Hasimara Air Force Station, one of the vital military installations in the eastern sector.
Updated Mar 11, 2021 | 19:59 IST
Indian Air Force to induct the 2nd squadron of Rafale fighter aircraft at Hasimara Air Force base in West Bengal in mid-April. Rafale fighter jet
Key Highlights
IAF to induct the 2nd squadron of Rafale fighter aircraft at Hasimara Air Force base in West Bengal in mid-April
The IAF would be moving fighter aircraft there in May
The fighter pilots will complete their training in France around the same time
New Delhi: The Indian Air Force will induct the 2nd squadron of Rafale fighter aircraft at Hasimara Air Force Station in West Bengal in mid-April.
The Air Force would be moving the fighter aircraft there in May and pilots will complete their training in France around the same time.