Squadron 224
"Warlords"
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.
The Warlords came into being on 4 July 1983 at Adampur with the then ASF MiG MF. A relatively young squadron, it 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.
The squadron is equipped with MiG-23, a swing wing fighter, capable of delivering an array of missiles, bombs and guided weapons.
The Squadron has participated in "Op Meghdoot" i.e. ops in Siachin glacier area, extensively. The Squadron undrtook such operations relentleslly from 1985 to 1996, a feat with very less units in the IAF could boast of, in the present scenario.
The Squadron has the distinction of having operated from highest IAF airfield Leh, located at 11000 ft AMSL. The Squadron 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 Squadron was the first to operate two aircraft from Thoise airfield.
The Squadron 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 Squadron.
