INAS 350

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INAS 350
Active24 March 2009 - present [1]
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
Branch Naval Ensign of India.svg Indian Navy
Garrison/HQ INS Dega, Visakhapatnam
Nickname(s)Saras
Motto(s)Strength, Valour and Perseverance
Aircraft flown
Utility helicopter Sea King 42C

The INAS 350 is an Indian naval air squadron based at INS Dega, Visakhapatnam. [1]

The squadron operated Sikorsky UH-3H from 2009 when it was bought along with INS Jalashwa. [2] In 2024, the helicopters were de-inducted from service during a ceremony. The type was replaced by Sea King 42C. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "INAS 350". Indian Navy. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  2. "Indian Naval Air Squadrons". Indian Navy. Archived from the original on 26 December 2014. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  3. "Indian Navy bids farewell to UH-3H helicopter after 17 years of service". The Economic Times. 28 June 2024. ISSN   0013-0389 . Retrieved 28 June 2024.