No 1 Squadron

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Unsung heroes of the 27th February 2019 better known as the No. 24 Squadron, named the Blinders, the electronic warfare unit of the PAF operating the Dassault Falcon 20F

I remember reading a few years ago that these aircraft are useless and should be scrapped well they proved their worth on that night

PAF operates 3 aircraft serials J-753, J-468 and J-469

J-468

and J-469

J-469 fuselage and tail also note name "Iqbal" painted below flight deck windows in memory of Squadron Leader Mohammad Iqbal who lost his life for the country during 1965 war. The name is painted on both sides of aircraft fuselage below flight deck windows

The other PAF Dassault Falcon 20F (serial# J-468) has name "Lodhi" painted below flight deck windows on both sides of fuselage in memory of Flight Lieutenant Saifullah Lodhi who also lost his life during 1965 war with Squadron Leader Mohammad Iqbal.

The third aircraft is nicknamed "Mir"

During Operation Swift Retort 1 x DA-20 + 1 x Erieye worked at the rear of the strike package providing AWACS, ELIMT and EW coverage over the battle field

Pakistan won the battle in the electronic spectrum which gave them advantage in battle, DA-20 jammed the Indian radio signals.

Lets not forget these special mission aircraft, and rightly they are called the Blinders and they lived up to their name

 

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PAKISTAN AERONAUTICAL COMPLEX

TYPE SPECIFIC SERVICES​

AIRCRAFT MRO​

FALCON DA-20 Aircraft​

Pakistan Air Force also operates French origin Dassault Falcon DA-20 fixed wing aircraft. Mirage Rebuild Factory has capitalized its decades of experience on French Origin Mirage Aircraft and has successfully carried out indigenous Depot Level Inspections of Falcon DA-20 Aircraft for complete PAF fleet.

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No. 24 Squadron

No. 24 EW Squadron was formed in 1962 at PAF Base Peshawar. At that time, it had RB-57F aircraft on its inventory. The squadron was number plated in 1967 after the withdrawal of RB-57 by the USAF. The squadron was revived in 1987, following the induction of two Falcon DA-20 aircraft fitted with modern EW suite. The primary role of the squadron is to provide dedicated ESM and ECM (EW) support to the PAF during both peace and war. The squadron also conducts training of electronics and air defence officers, on the EW concepts, equipment and operational tactics. Most of the maintenance is done at the squadron level, which includes first and second line maintenance, and servicing the EW suite along with major and minor repairs. The data collected through the EW missions is analyzed by electronic warfare officers to evaluate enemy tactics and establish the enemy's electronic order of battle.

The squadron participated in various PAF exercises in both ECM and early warning roles. The first major exercise in which the squadron took part was Zarb-e-Momin in 1989, during which twenty-one missions were flown. During exercises High Mark-89, 93, and 95, the squadron flew seventeen, fourteen, and sixty-five missions repectively. Communications and radar jamming was carried out successfully and spoofing was very effective. Also, friendly forces were provided with valuable and timely warning of intruding aircraft. In 1997, during exercise Saffron Bandit, thirty-five missions were flown. In this exercise, the squadron provided ECM training to the pilots and contollers, and almost the entire air force was exposed to the operations under degraded environments. Moreover, lectures covering the capabilities of the DA-20 were also delivered to the participating squadrons.

The squadron participated in almost all air defence exercises conducted within the PAF during the last ten years, besides taking part in various joint exercises with the Army and the Navy. In the joint exercises, practice to operate in EW environment was given to the Army and the Navy, and the suspectibility of their equipment to jamming was analyzed. Some of the important exercises included Naval ECM Exercise in 1991, Exercise Sky Guard in 1994, Jiddat in 1995, Sea Lion in 1996, and Sea Hawk and jamming of Army Fire Control Radar in 1997. In 1998, jamming was carried out against Sky Guard Radar and LAADS of the Army Air Defence System.

The squadron also carried out ESM during Exercise Inspired Alter-94 and 95, and Sea Spark-95, to find out the capabilities of the radar and the tactics used by participating aircraft. The squadron flies extensively to ensure complete coverage on all the enemy exercises. The data collected during these exercises is analyzed to determine the enemy's operating tactics and deployment of assets. Besides, the assets of this squadron form an integral part of trans-frontier photo-recce missions that are carried out from time to time.

 

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The No. 25 Squadron, nicknamed Eagles, is a tactical attack squadron from the No. 34 Wing of the Pakistan Air Force's Central Air Command. It is currently deployed at Rafiqui Airbase and operates ROSE upgraded Dassault Mirage-5EF aircraft.[2][3][4]

 

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No. 25 Squadron

On 27 August 1986, 25 Squadron was permanently shifted to PAF Base Mianwali to be merged into 14 OCU as the later was nominated to become the third F-16 squadron of the PAF. It was tasked to conduct operational conversion of the graduates of 1 FCU on F-6/FT-6 aircraft. On 17 October 1989, the squadron moved to Sargodha as the re-carpeting of the runway at Mianwali was in progress. The squadron moved back to Mianwali on 30 March 1990.

The 31 OCU was the last F-6 conversion course to be graduated by 25 OCU, after which the squadron's assets were withdrawn and allotted to 17 and 23 Squadrons. The last F-6 of the 25 Squadron took-off for Samungli on 9 December 1995.

The squadron was relocated at PAF Base Minhas on 25 January 1996. It formed a staging flight for ROSE modified Mirage aircraft. The squadron completed trials on all such aircraft in 1998. These ROSE-I modified aircraft now form part of 7 Squadron and CCS Mirage Squadron.

The squadron was re-designated as 25 TA Squadron and assigned the specialist night attack role with effect from March 1997. On 29 September 1998, the first two Mirage-V EF (ROSE-II) aircraft were ferried to Minhas from France. The squadron will become a full-fledged operational squadron as the other ROSE-II aircraft arive in Pakistan.

 

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Blue Flash

ROSE Upgrade by Sagem

 

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On 04 December, Flying Officer Qazi Javed of No 25 Squadron shot down an Indian Hunter when it came to attack PAF airfield at Mianwali. Its pilot Flight Lieutenant Vidya Dhar Shankar was also killed in action.

On 05 December, Wing Commander Saad A Hatmi, the Officer Commanding of No 25 Squadron and his Number two, Flight Lieutenant Shahid Raza chased two IAF Hunters and shot them down close to Sakesar. Their pilots Flight Lieutenants G.S. Rai and K.L. Malkani were both killed in action.

 

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The No. 26 Squadron, nicknamed the Black Spiders, is a multi-role squadron of the Pakistan Air Force's Northern Air Command. It is currently based at Peshawar Airbase and operates the PAC JF-17 Thunder multirole fighter jets.[2][3][4]

 

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No. 26 Squadron was raised on August 30, 1967 and is presently equipped with A-5 aircraft.​

No 26 Squadron was raised on 30th August 1967 under its first Commanding Officer Wing Commander Rehmat Khan, to systematize the operational training of fighter pilots on the F-86. It was originally located at Masroor but later moved to Peshawar with its complement of Sabres. For about ten years it was the only unit of its kind and can proudly claim to have trained over 300 fighter pilots for the PAF. In fact a majority of the present combat force of the PAF was introduced to fighter operations in this squadron which also has the distinction of graduating over 150 trainees from other friendly countries. The squadron participated in the 1971 war under the command of Wing Commander S A Changazi. It flew over three hundred sorties in the air defence, counter air and close air support roles. IAF bases at Srinagar and Awantipura were frequently attacked by the daring pilots of 26 Squadron throughout the war. The unit also flew close support missions in the Chamb and Shakargarh sectors. In addition to hitting the enemy on the ground the Squadron's pilots also challenged IAF in the air where they destroyed 7 and damaged 2 enemy aircraft. The kills included front line Indian Air Force fighters, some of which were a generation newer than the faithful old Sabres of 26 Squadron. These kills were achieved during classic aerial engagements as well as during pursuit of with drawing enemy fighters. Flight Lieutenant Salim Baig Mirza shot down a Gnat over Srinagar and a Hunter close to Peshawar; both kills were confirmed through target wreckage. Squadron Leader M Aslam Chaudhary flew a total of fifteen missions before he went down fighting valiantly. On 10th December 1971 while leading a section of two F-86Fs on a close support mission in the Chamb sector his flight was attacked by six Indian Air Force Hunters. Totally outnumbered he chose to hold his ground and fight the enemy. In the ensuing combat he was apparently shot down by one of them and was officially declared missing in action. For his courage and devotion to duty he was decorated with Sitara-i-Juraat (posthumous). Flight Lieutenant Fazal Elahi flew intensively during the first two days of the war. He was never daunted and displayed exemplary courage and determination for his young age. On 8th December 1971, while on a close support mission, his aircraft was hit by ground fire which resulted in its disintegration in the air. He was awarded Sitara-i-Juraat posthumously. By the end of the 70s, the Sabre had become obsolete and it became essential to replace the old faithful. In December 1980, the Squadron was reequipped with Chinese-built F-6s, and designated an air superiority squadron. Four years later, the squadron's F-6s were replaced with A-5s and its role changed to a tactical attack squadron. At a solemn ceremony held on 27th April 1982, Mir Ali Ahmed Khan TaIpur, the minister of defence, awarded the squadron colour to the unit. The colour has always been a symbol of pride and a reminder to the unit personnel of the high traditions, achievements and sacrifices of their predecessors. The Squadron won three top trophies of the PAF in the year 1985, after converting to A-5 aircraft. These were the Professionals trophy, the flight safety trophy and the command armament trophy.

 

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Monday, April 11, 2011​

PAF has Re-Equipped No 26 Squadron 'Black Spiders' with JF-17 Thunders​

Pakistan Air Force has re-equipped its No 26 Squadron with the jointly developed and locally produced JF-17 Thunder fighter jets. Ceremony for the re-equipment was attended by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman.

26th squadron Pakistan Air Force was previously flying the Nanchang A-5 III Fantan ground attack aircrafts.

At this ceremony Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman also confirmed that No 16 Squadron has also received JF-17 Thunder fighter jets. He said that introduction of the JF-17 Thunders into service has revolutionized PAF’s operational concepts.

 

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The No.26 Squadron equipped with F-86 jets led by Wing Commander Sharbat Ali Chenghezi deputed at Peshawar Base who himself led many air attacks as Squadron Commander at Kashmir and Chamb sector.



It destroyed five enemy jets and two of its pilots embraced martyrdom while exhibiting extraordinary performance and were given Sitara-i-Jurrat posthumously.