No. 81 Squadron
Kangaroos
"Bachao Aur Sevaa"
Rescue and Service
Active
📅Formed: 1965
Role
Search and Rescue
Current Aircraft:
Alouette III
Dedicated SAR squadron operating Alouette III helicopters. Part of Northern Air Command's 36 TA Wing.
History
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Formed in 1965
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Part of 36 TA Wing, Northern Air Command
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Based at PAF Base Peshawar
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Operates Alouette III helicopters
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Provides SAR coverage for northern regions
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Supports combat operations
Notable Operations
Numerous pilot rescue missions
2005 Kashmir earthquake relief
Mountain rescue operations
Medical evacuation missions
Disaster relief support
Achievements
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Countless lives saved
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Mountain rescue expertise
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Quick reaction capability
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Humanitarian operations
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Combat SAR missions
Squadron Insignia
Kangaroo representing care and carrying ability