Crest: The Squadron crest depicts a warrior on his chariot, proceeding to war. The fearless warrior at all times is in high state of readiness, with his weapons aimed at the enemies. He is the 'Strongest of All the Warriors' and this he has achieved by the rigrous training, determination and dedication. The chariot signifies the weapon platform which is lethal and highly flexible. The horses signify power and strength. This warrior-chariot combination would prove to be deadly to any adversary and this makes him a 'WARLORD', which he is proud to be.

Brief History: The Warlords came into being on 04 Jul 1983 at Adampur with the then ASF MiG MF. A relatively young squadron, commanded then by Wg Cdr RA Massey, Vr C, soon became operational with its primary role Air Defence and secondry as Ground Attack. The squadron actively participated in providing air defence cover of Punjab sector in peace time and the northern area since its inception.

Aircraft

The squadron is equipped with MiG-23, a swing wing fighter, capable of delivering an array of missiles, bombs and guided weapons. It's radar is capable of assisting the weapon delivery both in air to air and air to ground mode. The ac is powered by single R-29 engine which had been the most powerful turbojet engine of its category. The acceleration imparted to the ac by these engines is one of the best even in today's scenario. This swing wing ac can easily fly at 2.35 Mach at altitude and give a chase to any fighter ac of its class.

Operation Meghdoot

The Squadron has participated in "Op Meghdoot" i.e. ops in Siachin glacier area, extensively. The Sqn undrtook such operations relentleslly from 1985 to 1996, a feat with very less units in the IAF could boast of, in the present scenario.

Operations from Leh

The Sqn has the distinction of having operated from highest IAF airfield Leh, located at 11000 ft AMSL. The Sqn had been a regular operator from this formidable airfield with inhospitable terrain and adverse weather phenomenon, typical to its geography, successfully year after year. This Sqn was the first to operate two ac from Thoise airfield.

Banner Target Towing

Of late the Sqn has been entrusted with banner target towing for air to air F/G firing training. This task is in addition to op task that handled by the Sqn.

List of Commanding Officers