No. 23 Squadron
Talons
"Shikar Ke Panje"
Hunter's Claws
Special
📅Formed: 16 March 1961
Role
Advanced Air Combat Tactics Development & Training
Current Aircraft:
F-7PGFT-7PG
CCS squadron operating F-7PG fighters, transferred from 31 AS Wing in February 2023. Part of PAF Airpower Centre of Excellence.
History
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Originally formed on 16 March 1961
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Transferred to CCS in February 2023
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Previously at PAF Base Samungli, Quetta
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Now at PAF Base Mushaf, Sargodha
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Operates F-7PG/FT-7PG fighters
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Advanced interception training
Notable Operations
Interceptor tactics training
High-speed combat training
Air defense doctrine
Combat pilot development
Achievements
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F-7PG tactics expertise
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Interceptor training excellence
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Combat ready pilots
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Quick reaction training
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Air defense proficiency
Squadron Insignia
Talons of a bird of prey, representing swift deadly strikes