The squadron was formed with the Mystere IV on 15 Oct 1963 at Air Force Station Adampur. This squadron later operated the Vampire (1965) aircraft followed by the Sukhoi-7 (1969), the MiG-21 Bis (1984) and is currently operating the Mig-21Bison (2003).[3]
The squadron had received Presidential standard in 2013.[4]
The squadron was number plated on an unspecified date. Currently, only 4 MiG-21 Bison squadron remains in service.[2]