Sunday, February 3, 2013

47 SQUADRON


The Squadron was formed on 18 Dec 1959 at Air Force Station Halwara.  The First Squadron Commander was Sqn Ldr DA LA Fontaine, who later rose to become the Chief of the Air Staff.

Nick Name : Black Archers.

Motto : Karmani Vyapurutham Dhanuhu (My Bow is streched for the task).

On 10 Nov 2009 the Squadron was honoured when the President, Smt Pratibha Devi Singh Patil the Black Archer with the President's Colours at an impressive ceremony held at Air Force Station, Gwalior. 



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