No. 17 Squadron IAF

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:IAF_Western_Air_Command
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Mikoyan_Mi_G-23
gptkb:Mikoyan_Mi_G-21
gptkb:Hawker_Hunter
gptkbp:aircraft_role ground attack
gptkbp:aircraft_type multirole fighter
gptkbp:awards numerous aerial victories
annual commemorative functions
gptkbp:base gptkb:Air_Force_Station_Jodhpur
gptkbp:color gold and blue
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Captain
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Indo-Pakistani_War_of_1971
gptkbp:established 1951
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:New_Delhi
gptkbp:historical_significance first squadron to operate Mi G-21 in IAF
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label No. 17 Squadron IAF
gptkbp:insignia gptkb:Sword_and_Shield
gptkbp:motto The Sword Arm
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Golden_Arrows
gptkbp:notable_mission gptkb:Operation_Meghdoot
gptkbp:operational_area Western front
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Indian_Air_Force
gptkbp:role gptkb:fighter_aircraft
air superiority
gptkbp:squadron_history honor and valor
pioneering air combat tactics
participated in multiple wars
rich history in IAF
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:17
gptkb:Wing_Commander
state-of-the-art technology
community service initiatives
highly trained pilots
international military exercises
strong camaraderie among members
joint exercises with other forces
awarded multiple honors
modernization plans
various operational theaters
1951 in Ambala
Sword and Shield emblem
defense of Indian airspace
golden sword on blue background
gptkbp:training advanced combat training
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Air_Force_Station_Shillong
gptkb:Ambala_Air_Force_Station
gptkb:Air_Force_Station_Ambala
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7