About Air Force Station, Hasimara in , Hasimara

Air Force Station, Hasimara, 16 Wing comes under Eastern Air Command. And houses two Squadrons of Mig-27ML, Ground Attack Fighters, and some Mig-23UB trainers to compliment them. The two Squadrons, namely the No.22, “Swifts” and No.222 “Tigersharks” have a glorious past, and provided major contributions during 1965 and 1971 wars. With Both Squadrons being one the first to convert to current type ie:Mig-27ML, during 1985-90, this place since than have been groomed to facilitate, best possible training and flying operations, required particularly for the Mig-27s and their pilots, with facilities like a techflight and simulator.