"Tigers" is the valiant name by which No. 1 Squadron of the Indian Air Force is recognised. This Squadron was raised on the 1st of April 1933 in Karachi with the Wapiti Aircraft. The early history of this Squadron is synonymous with the history of the Indian Air Force. This Squadron was presented with the Lysandar Air-Craft by the citisens of Bombay and ever since has been known as the "Bombay Squadron". The unit took part in the "Burma Campaign". The "Tigers" entered the Jet Age when they acquired Vampire Air Craft and again in 1957 when they marched ahead and converted the Air Craft to Mysteres. In 1961 this Squadron flew "Strike and Patrol mission" for the liberation of Goa and during the Indo-Pak conflict.

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