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No.171 Flight Hawks Date Raised : 1976-01-13 Disbanded : 1978-08-04 Location : Hindon 181 Flt was initially formed as 171 Flt at Palam with two HS-748 aircraft. The unit conducts startegic and tactical Electronic Intelligence and Communication Intelligence reconnisance. It currently operates a Boeing 737-200 equipped with Airborne integrated SIGNIT system and HS-748 in COMINT/ COMJAM role.
Aircraft Types operated over the years: |
Commanding Officers | |||||
| Dates | Rank & Name | Number | Remarks | Location | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 76 to 22 Dec 76 | Squadron Leader Subramanian Srinivasa Rathnam | 6010 GD(P) | CO | Hindon |  |
| 23 Dec 76 to 26 Nov 77 | Squadron Leader Alvindar Chand | 7660 GD(P) | CO | Hindon |  |
| 27 Nov 77 to 04 Aug 78 | Squadron Leader Mohanji Kamlaji Sinha | 7394 GD(P) | CO | Hindon | |
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Unit continued existence as 181 Flt
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