Sherdils
"Himmat aur Jurat"
Courage and Valor
Role
Multi-role Fighter
Current Aircraft:
Distinguished fighter squadron with stellar combat record, known for bravery and tactical excellence.
History
Formed in 1951 with F-86 Sabre
Participated in all major PAF conflicts
Operated Mirage III/5 for decades
Currently flies F-16 Fighting Falcon
Based at PAF Base Mushaf (Sargodha)
Trained numerous fighter aces
Notable Operations
1965 War - Defense of Sargodha
1971 War - Air superiority missions
Soviet-Afghan War - Interception missions
War on Terror - Precision strike operations
Achievements
Multiple confirmed aerial victories
Shot down Soviet aircraft during border violations
First F-16 combat kills
Maintained elite operational status
Advanced weapons training center
Squadron Insignia
Lion's head (Sherdil means "Lion Heart"), representing courage