No. 19 Squadron

Sherdils

"Himmat aur Jurat"

Courage and Valor

Active
📅Formed: 1951

Role

Multi-role Fighter

Current Aircraft:

F-16 Fighting Falcon

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

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Multiple confirmed aerial victories

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Shot down Soviet aircraft during border violations

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First F-16 combat kills

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Maintained elite operational status

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Advanced weapons training center

Squadron Insignia

Lion's head (Sherdil means "Lion Heart"), representing courage