India, Oct. 28 -- : When and why was No.14 Squadron formed? No. 14 Squadron was formed on 15 August 1951 at Ambala, India. The squadron was initially equipped with the Spitfire aircraft. The role of Spitfire aircraft used by the Indian Air Force was primarily as follows: For air defence, Spitfires were used to provide Air defence for Indian cities and vital installations, protecting them from potential aerial threats. They were employed as interceptors, tasked with detecting and destroying enemy aircraft that entered Indian airspace. Spitfires were also used for ground attack missions, providing close air support to the Indian Army during various operations. They were also used for reconnaissance missions, to gain intelligence on enemy disp...