Crest: The Squadron crest is the aquatic Otter. The Otter on the Squadron Crest is indicative of all the qualities this unit possesses as a transport squadron. It signifies the single minded devotion to task in hand irrespective of the prevailling conditions ensuring that help reaches to those in need on time. The squadron motto is "Samay par Sahayta" meaning the ability to reach assistance in time.

Brief History: Raised on 01 Mar 58 at Jodhpur, this unit was equipped with SOTL DHC (Otter) aircraft. Assigned a wide spectrum of tasks like logistics air support (LAS). Communication duties, casevac, paradropping/ supply dropping and aerial photography. When the need arose aircraft from the unit were also converted into aerial gunships. During peace it undertook communication duties and rendered valuable assistance to the civil government during natural calamities. The Squdron has played an active role during the liberation of Goa (1961), the Chinese aggression (1962), war with Pakistan (1965 and 1971) as well as during Naga insurgency.

With the phasing out of the Otters in 1984, the squadron became the first unit to induct, Dornier aircraft into the IAF inventory. Avro aircraft joined the squadron in 1996, making it only IAF unit to have both light and medium transport aircraft on its strength.

41 SQUADRON TODAY

Ever since its inception almost 40 years ago, this unit has been rendering valuable service to the nation in peace and war. It has met every challenge with renewed vigour and has matured into what is an individual part and parcel of the Indian Air Force.Living upto its motto of "Samay par Sahayta" (Help in Time) the squadron has rushed to the aid of both civillans and soilders alike whenever summoned and pledges to continue doing so in the times to come.

Achievements

• Best overall performances Transport Squadron WAC Trophy – 1991-92
• Best overall performances Transport Squadron WAC Trophy – 1992-93
• Best overall performances Transport Squadron WAC Trophy – 1994-95
• Best overall performances Transport Squadron WAC Trophy – 1996-97
• President’s Standard - 07 Nov 97