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In which squadron of the Indian Air Force has the first batch of Rafale Fighter Jets been inducted?
1. Squadron 17 - Golden Arrows
2. Squadron 52 - Dragons
3. Squadron 6 - Cobras
4. Squadron 4 - Tigers

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Correct Answer - Option 1 : Squadron 17 - Golden Arrows

The correct answer is Option 1.

  • The first squadron of the Rafale jets has been inducted in No. 17 Squadron (Golden Arrows) which is stationed at Ambala Air Force station in Haryana. 
    • Hence, option 1 is correct.
  • It is a part of Western Air Command.
  • Commanding Officer: Group Captain Rohit Kataria.

  • The second squadron of the Rafale combat aircraft is the No. 101 Squadron (Falcons) based at Hasimara Air Force Station in West Bengal.
  • It is a part of Eastern Air Command (EAC).

  •  A squadron comprises around 18 aircraft.
  • No. 52 Squadron is an aerobatic squadron of the Indian Air Force based at Bidar Air Force Station.
    • It is popularly known as the Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT).
  • No. 4 Squadron IAF (Oorials) is a fighter squadron of the Indian Air Force (IAF) is based at Uttarlai Air Force Station in Barmer, Rajasthan.
  • No. 6 Squadron (Dragons) is equipped with Jaguar and based at Jamnagar Air Force Station, Gujarat.

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