No. 12 Squadron IAF explained

Unit Name:No. 12 Squadron
Dates:1 December 1945- Present
Country:India
Role:Transport
Garrison:AFS Agra
Nickname:"Yaks"
Motto:Amit Vikram
Boundless Valour
Aircraft Transport:Antonov AN-32

No. 12 Squadron is a unit of the Indian Air Force assigned to Central Command. The Squadron participates in operations involving air, land and airdrop of troops, equipment, supplies, and support or augment special operations forces, when appropriate.

History

The No. 12 Squadron was raised on 1st Dec 1945 at Kohat,Pakistan. It was the 10th and the last Royal Indian Air Force sqns to be raised. and moved to the present location in Aug 1947. Also known as "The Striking Yaks".

Lineage

Assignments

Aircraft

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Squadrons and Helicopter Units. Bharat Rakshak. 23 November 2015.
  2. Web site: ..:: India Strategic ::.. Indian Air Force: Indian Air Force and its Transport Fleet.