No.3001 Squadron


Date Raised : 2000-11-27
The first ever UAV squadron in the IAF, it was formed as No.34 Squadron on 27 Nov 2000 at Bhatinda, it was renamed to 3001 Squadron in December 2003.
Unit previously existed as 34 Sqn

Commanding Officers


27 Nov 00 -
Wing Commander
Sandip Sud
15685 F(P)
CO
Bhatinda

03 May 04 -
Wing Commander
Eslin Paul D'Couto
17863 F(P)
CO
Bhatinda

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