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No. 16 Squadron (Pakistan Air Force)

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The squadron was established in 1957, equipped with the F-86F Sabre, commanded by Squadron Leader Imam-ul-Haq Khan and assigned the role of Tactical Attack. Temporarily disbanded in 1963, the unit was re-established on 13 April 1970 at PAF Base Masroor flying the F-86F Sabre and commanded by Wing Commander Sharbat Ali Changazi.

In February 1971 the unit was assigned the role of training senior pilots in advanced tactics as the Fighter Leaders School. Although the squadron was not employed in the 1971 Indo-Pak War, its pilots were transferred to PAF Base Peshawar where they flew with the No. 26 Squadron. Wing Commander Changazi lead several strike missions into Indian territory and shot down an Indian Air Force Hawker Hunter. Squadron Leader Cecil Chaudhry, attached to the No. 18 Squadron, was shot down by ground fire but ejected safely and later shot down an Indian Sukhoi Su-7.[1]

In October 1972 the squadron was disbanded until 1982 when it was re-established at PAF Base Rafiqui and equipped with the Shenyang F-6. It was decided that the Panthers would be the first squadron to be re-equipped with the Nanchang A-5C attack fighter and personnel were sent to China to be trained on the type.

The first batch of A-5s was delivered to PAF Base Rafiqui on 12 February 1983, a re-equipment ceremony was held on 21 March 1983, the squadron was assigned the role of tactical attack and Wing Commander Hamid Saeed Khan was put in command. A Pakistan Day fly-past performance on 23 March 1983 earned the squadron a "Best Fly-Past" award. The Panthers also converted pilots of the No. 7 Bandits and No. 26 Black Spiders squadrons to fly the Nanchang A-5C. In November 1985 the unit began practicing with live 750 lb bombs and extensive Dissimilar Air Combat Training (DACT) with the PAF's F-16 squadrons.

In 1988 more DACT sorties were flown against the Chengdu F-7P. Five A-5C were added to the squadron's fleet in May 1989 and in mid-1990 Wing Commander Zafar carried out evaluations of the upgraded A-5M and A-5F attack fighters in China. In 1991 three Shenyang FT-6 dual seat fighters, with Martin-Baker ejection seats installed, were inducted for training purposes.

In November 1991 the unit was temporarily transferred to Multan and, while deployed there, flew 115 sorties with 100% serviceability and reliability rates. In 1997 was again temporarily transferred to PAF Base Mihas and Murid during runway re-carpeting at the unit's parent airbase. A deployment to PAF Base Chaklala for ADA (Air Defence Alert) duties was also carried out. In 1998 an A-5's canopy jettisoned during an Exercise Wide Awake sortie but the aircraft was landed safely
No. 16 Squadron (Pakistan Air Force)

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The squadron was established in 1957, equipped with the F-86F Sabre, commanded by Squadron Leader Imam-ul-Haq Khan and assigned the role of Tactical Attack. Temporarily disbanded in 1963, the unit was re-established on 13 April 1970 at PAF Base Masroor flying the F-86F Sabre and commanded by Wing Commander Sharbat Ali Changazi.

In February 1971 the unit was assigned the role of training senior pilots in advanced tactics as the Fighter Leaders School. Although the squadron was not employed in the 1971 Indo-Pak War, its pilots were transferred to PAF Base Peshawar where they flew with the No. 26 Squadron. Wing Commander Changazi lead several strike missions into Indian territory and shot down an Indian Air Force Hawker Hunter. Squadron Leader Cecil Chaudhry, attached to the No. 18 Squadron, was shot down by ground fire but ejected safely and later shot down an Indian Sukhoi Su-7.[1]

In October 1972 the squadron was disbanded until 1982 when it was re-established at PAF Base Rafiqui and equipped with the Shenyang F-6. It was decided that the Panthers would be the first squadron to be re-equipped with the Nanchang A-5C attack fighter and personnel were sent to China to be trained on the type.

The first batch of A-5s was delivered to PAF Base Rafiqui on 12 February 1983, a re-equipment ceremony was held on 21 March 1983, the squadron was assigned the role of tactical attack and Wing Commander Hamid Saeed Khan was put in command. A Pakistan Day fly-past performance on 23 March 1983 earned the squadron a "Best Fly-Past" award. The Panthers also converted pilots of the No. 7 Bandits and No. 26 Black Spiders squadrons to fly the Nanchang A-5C. In November 1985 the unit began practicing with live 750 lb bombs and extensive Dissimilar Air Combat Training (DACT) with the PAF's F-16 squadrons.

In 1988 more DACT sorties were flown against the Chengdu F-7P. Five A-5C were added to the squadron's fleet in May 1989 and in mid-1990 Wing Commander Zafar carried out evaluations of the upgraded A-5M and A-5F attack fighters in China. In 1991 three Shenyang FT-6 dual seat fighters, with Martin-Baker ejection seats installed, were inducted for training purposes.

In November 1991 the unit was temporarily transferred to Multan and, while deployed there, flew 115 sorties with 100% serviceability and reliability rates. In 1997 was again temporarily transferred to PAF Base Mihas and Murid during runway re-carpeting at the unit's parent airbase. A deployment to PAF Base Chaklala for ADA (Air Defence Alert) duties was also carried out. In 1998 an A-5's canopy jettisoned during an Exercise Wide Awake sortie but the aircraft was landed safely
 
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Mirage3EA 90-511
Mirage5DR 04-106

..........................................Squadron 15°"Cobras"!...........................
 

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15 August holds a unique place in the history of PAF as three of its elite Sqns, namely No 4, 5 & 10 Squadrons were raised on this date. No 5 Sqn (Falcons) has the honour to be among the pioneers, once it was formed on Aug 15, 1947, at PAF Stn Peshawar with “Hawker Tempest Mk-ll”


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The Squadron later operated Furies & F-86 Sabres. The Sabres in the hands of “Falcons” scored several air victories at the hands of National heroes including Rafiqui, Younus, Cecil and AH Malik. In 1968, No 5 Sqn was once again honored to induct the then state of the art Mirages



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Today, No 5 Squadron operates one of the most advanced weapon system of entire region: F-16 Block 52+. The squadron remained instrumental in gaining aerial victory against Indian aggression in Feb 2019 during Ops Swift Retort.
 
Wg Cdr Jawad Saeed (currently Air Marshal) OC No. 9 Sqn 'Griffins' with squadron pilots - 2003

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No.14 Sqdn - either at Masroor or Sargodha
(from Left to Right): Pilot Officer Badrul Hassan Khan, Flying Officer Rafique, Squadron Leader Gul Ahmad, Flying Officer Hamid Anwar, Flight Lt Daud Pota
 
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On Aug 30, 1967 No 26 Squadron (The Black Spiders) – one of the frontline Multirole Sqns of PAF, was raised at PAF Base Masroor and was later relocated to Peshawar.

With induction of the state-of-the art JF-17 Thunder, now the Sqn shoulders the responsibility of a ‘Multirole Sqn’. Having participated in numerous National as well as International Ops exercises & deployments, Black Spiders have always brought laurels to PAF.

Sqn continues to maintain its legacy in training young guns of PAF to harness the raw power to ‘Thunder’ and at the same time the Sqn proudly holds its guards as the “Defender of the North”.
 
Superior then. Superior today.
Doesn’t matter if it was achieved from a Saber’s Browning 12.7mm machine guns or the F-16’s Mach 4 capable long distance AIM-120. 1965 or 2019.
Nothing has changed.
These boys have scrapped more metal than anyone else.


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No 14 Air Superiority Squadron – famously known as “Tail Choppers”, is the first Fighter Bomber Squadron of PAF raised after independence. Established on 01 November, 1948 in Peshawar; it remains one of the oldest and highly decorated Squadrons of Pakistan Air Force.

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1965 and 1971 wars. The Squadron has earned two battle honours - one each during 1965 & 1971 wars. Its war heroics constitute an unforgettable part of PAF history. With the legacy of legendary Sqn Ldr Sarfraz Rafiqui, Sqn Ldr Shabbir and Air Cdre Sajjad Haider,



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present day No 14 Sqn (equipped with the pride of the nation “JF-17 Thunder” aircraft) continues to maintain the cutting edge capability to chop off the tails of any aggressor who would dare to challenge the sovereignty of the motherland.


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The Force Behind Force, Hats Of To PAF Engineers, Crew Chiefs, General Workers & Support Staff Who Burn The Midnight Oil To Make The Air Crafts Lock, Loaded & Ready For The Day ...

You Are The Real Heros ...


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