[1] No 1 RIAF Squadron was established at Drigh Road, Karachi on 1 April 1933, with four Westland Wapitis and five pilots: the sixth was deemed too short.

On the very next day, the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force based in Mae Hong Son in Thailand bombed Taungoo, inflicting considerable damage.

On one occasion Majumdar was forced down in the Shan jungles due to engine failure and managed to return to Lashio after a harrowing journey through dense forests.

Majumdar was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, gazetted in the London Gazette of 10 November 1942.

[8] During the Battle of Imphal, The Tigers were tasked to provide close air support to the 17th Indian division.

Squadron Leader Dilbagh Singh made the first official sonic boom over India in New Delhi when the Mystere IV-A was showcased in a public demonstration.

In recognition of their contribution during the Indo-Pakistani war of 1965, the squadron received 1 MVC(Posthumous) and 3 Vir Chakra awards.

The squadron successfully test fired a BVR MICA missile from a Mirage-2000 aircraft on 24 September 2016.