Arguably sporting the most original Squadron crest in the Indian Air Force, the ‘Black Archers’ have been synonymous with No. 47 Squadron, whose Ouragans, MiG-21FLs and now MiG-29Bs have proudly carried this insignia for decades. Celebrating eh Golden Jubilee of its foundation on 1 December 2009, but unlike other new raisings, No. 47 squadron literally got off to a ‘flying start’ at Halwara in December 1959, a new unit but with experienced ...
