PAF Base Sakesar
Non-Flying Base
Location Details
Squadrons Based Here
History
Site selected in 1954 and granted by Punjab Government in 1957
Marconi Type-21 radar installed in 1958
Became operational in 1960 with AN/FPS-20 Early Warning Radar
Officially established on 1 July 1961
Operated by No. 410 Squadron under Central Air Command
Played crucial role in 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pakistani Wars
Underwent PADS-77 modernization program in late 1970s
YLC-2 radar installed in 2001-2002
Radome installed in 2007
Currently serves as Main Operating Base with radar and communications operations
Important Events
Site selection for radar station at Sakesar peak
Marconi Type-21 radar installed, marking operational beginnings
Became operational with AN/FPS-20 Early Warning Radar system
Officially established as PAF Base Sakesar
During Indo-Pakistani War, commanded by Wing Commander M. Zackaria Butt, provided critical early warning of IAF attacks
Sustained damage during Indo-Pakistani War from IAF attacks but defended by F-6 fighters from PAF Base Sargodha
PADS-77 modernization program implemented to upgrade radar and communications systems
YLC-2 radar system installed, replacing older equipment
Modern radome installed to protect radar equipment from environmental elements
Location on Map
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