Falcons
"Tez o Tund"
Fast and Fierce
Role
Air Superiority / Multi-role Fighter
Current Aircraft:
One of PAF's most distinguished fighter squadrons, known for exceptional combat performance in multiple wars.
History
Formed in 1948 as one of the earliest PAF squadrons
Operated Hawker Fury fighters initially
Transitioned to F-86 Sabre in the 1950s
Played crucial role in 1965 and 1971 wars
Currently operates F-16 Fighting Falcons
Based at PAF Base Rafiqui (formerly Chandni Chowk)
Notable Operations
1965 Indo-Pak War - Multiple aerial victories
1971 Indo-Pak War - Air defense and ground attack missions
Operation Swift Retort 2019 - Air superiority missions
Achievements
Numerous aerial victories in 1965 war
Credited with shooting down multiple enemy aircraft
Produced several war heroes and aces
Maintained highest operational readiness standards
One of the first squadrons to operate F-16s
Squadron Insignia
Features a falcon in flight, symbolizing speed, agility, and predatory precision