INAS 350 explained

Unit Name:INAS 350
Dates:24 March 2009 - present[1]
Country: India
Garrison:INS Dega, Visakhapatnam
Nickname:Saras
Motto:Strength, Valour and Perseverance
Aircraft Helicopter Utility:Sea King 42C

The INAS 350 is an Indian naval air squadron based at INS Dega, Visakhapatnam.[1]

The squadron operated Sikorsky UH-3H from 2009 when it was bought along with INS Jalashwa.[2] In 2024, the helicopters were de-inducted fron service during a ceremony. The type was replaced by Sea King 42C.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: INAS 350. Indian Navy. 28 December 2014.
  2. Web site: Indian Naval Air Squadrons . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141226081408/http://indiannavy.nic.in/naval-fleet/indian-naval-air-squadrons . 26 December 2014 . 27 December 2014 . Indian Navy.
  3. News: 2024-06-28 . Indian Navy bids farewell to UH-3H helicopter after 17 years of service . 2024-06-28 . The Economic Times . 0013-0389.