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The first "supersonic-in-a-dive" aircraft in the IAF. The Mystere was inducted in 1957 and served till 1973. It was at the mainstay of interdictory forces during the 1965 War. A total of 104 MystereIVas were supplied by Avions Marcel Dassault of France.Five units operated the MystereIVa. No.1 Squadron was the first to equip with them in 1957. Nos 3 and 8 Squadrons followed soon after. Early in the 60s, No.31 Squadron was raised. No.32 Squadron was raised in 1965.This particular aircraft is outside the Cadets Mess of the National Defence Academy.

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The first "supersonic-in-a-dive" aircraft in the IAF. The Mystere was inducted in 1957 and served till 1973. It was at the mainstay of interdictory forces during the 1965 War. A total of 104 MystereIVas were supplied by Avions Marcel Dassault of France.Five units operated the MystereIVa. No.1 Squadron was the first to equip with them in 1957. Nos 3 and 8 Squadrons followed soon after. Early in the 60s, No.31 Squadron was raised. No.32 Squadron was raised in 1965.This particular aircraft is outside the Cadets Mess of the National Defence Academy.

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