No. 2 Squadron

Minhasians

"Dil Se Dushman Tak"

From Heart to Enemy

Active
📅Formed: 15 April 1956

Role

Multi-role Fighter

Current Aircraft:

JF-17 Thunder

Named after Shaheed Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas, Pakistan's youngest recipient of Nishan-e-Haider. Re-equipped with JF-17 Thunder, showcasing Pakistan's indigenous fighter capability.

History

Formed on 15 April 1956

Named in honor of Rashid Minhas, youngest Nishan-e-Haider recipient

Part of 39 Tactical Wing, Southern Air Command

Re-equipped with JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighters

Based at PAF Base Masroor, Karachi

Carries legacy of supreme sacrifice and valor

Notable Operations

Various air defense missions

Counter-terrorism operations

Maritime security patrols

Joint operations with Navy

Achievements

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Named after Pakistan's youngest war hero

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Upholds tradition of sacrifice and valor

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Successfully transitioned to JF-17 platform

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Maintains high operational readiness

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Maritime strike capability

Squadron Insignia

Squadron insignia honors Rashid Minhas' sacrifice, representing unwavering dedication to duty