The INAS 310 is an Indian naval air squadron based at

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. Earlier it was shifted from INS Hansa to INS Sardar patel but later it was re-shifted to INS Hansa.

History

INAS 310 was formed on 21 March 1961 with

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carrier-based

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aircraft. Lieutenant Commander

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was the commissioning commanding officer. Starting from 1991, the squadron was re-equipped with

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aircraft configured for surveillance and electronic-warfare roles. The squadron was re-based to INS Sardar Patel from INS Hansa on 29 September 2017. INAS 310 has participated in

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and

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References

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