Kochi Naval Base

INAS 550, 'Flying Fish' was commissioned on 17th June 1959 as the first Air Squadron of the Indian Navy. The flying Fish has operated 13 different kinds of aircraft, including amphibians, helicopters and fighters over the la50 years. The stalwart MR aircraft, Islander and the newer Dorniers form the main stay of the squadron tasked to maintain a constant vigil on the southern maritime borders and undertake training of the Navy’s fledgling Maritime Reconnaissance pilots and observers.

This special cover was released on 17th june 2009 to celebrate 50 glorious years.