NO. 21 SQUADRON

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No. 21 Squadron
NO. 21 SQUADRON
The No. 21 Squadron, IAF was formed on October 16, 1965 at 7 Wing, AF, to be equipped with Gnat Mk I aircraft. The Squadron moved to 17 Wing, AF, Gorakhpur until the 1971 operations. Its insignia has an ankush in a circle which is topped by India’s national emblem. Its motto in Sanskrit ‘Siddhivasti Sahase’ meaning ‘Success lies in Courage’ is placed at the bottom on the golden border.

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