Indian Air Force’s mighty ‘tuskers’ turn 75

The No. 5 squadron of the Indian Air Force, known as "Tuskers", celebrates its platinum jubilee at the Ambala air force station. Equipped with B-24 "Liberator" heavy bomber aircraft, the Tuskers came into force in November 1948. The squadron was awarded the President's Colours in April 1975, becoming the first IAF bomber unit to achieve such a feat. Air Marshal P M Sinha, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Western Air Command, will attend the historical event.

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