Question: In which Air Force Station did the induction of 222 squadrons take place on 20 January 2020?
(a) Ghaziabad
(b) Kanpur
(c) Thanjavur
(d) Jaisalmer
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
- No 222 Squadron, the Tigersharks were inducted at Air Force Station Thanjavur in a ceremony attended by General Bipin Rawat (CDS), Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, R Madhavan, Chairman, HAL on 20th January 2020.
- The resurrection of the ‘Tigersharks’ highlighted the Integration and Jointness which is the future of the Indian Armed Forces.
- Su 30 MKI aircraft along with the BrahMos extensively enhance the security of the Maritime domain.
- The Squadron will be operating closely with the Indian Army and Navy to get the ball rolling in jointness of the Indian Armed Forces.
- The decision to choose Thanjavur as the base for induction of the SU 30 MKI squadron was because of its strategic location.
- The induction ceremony culminated with a flying display by Light Combat Aircraft, Sarang Helicopter Display Team and Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team.