INAS 311 | |
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Active | 24 March 2009 - present |
Country | ![]() |
Branch | ![]() |
Garrison/HQ | INS Dega, Visakhapatnam |
Nickname(s) | The Kites[1] |
Aircraft flown | |
Electronic warfare | Dornier 228 |
The INAS 311 is an Indian naval air squadron based at INS Dega, Visakhapatnam.[2]
History
INAS 311 was commissioned on 24 March 2009 by the, then, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, Vice Admiral Nirmal Verma, ADC. Cdr Sanjay Nandal was the commissioning commanding officer of the squadron. The squadron is based at INS Dega, Visakhapatnam, and operates the Dornier 228 aircraft.[3]
References
- ^ Mrityunjoy Mazumdar (8 August 2013). "Indian Naval Aviation: ISR Capabilities Set for a Quantum Leap". Defense Media Network. Retrieved 25 December 2014.
- ^ "DORNIERS | Indian Navy". indiannavy.nic.in. Retrieved 6 May 2016.