No. 85 Squadron
Saviours
"Nijaat Dene Wale"
The Deliverers
Active
📅Formed: 12 March 1968
Role
Search and Rescue
Current Aircraft:
Alouette III
SAR squadron operating Alouette III helicopters. Part of Western Air Command's 31 AS Wing.
History
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Formed on 12 March 1968
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Part of 31 AS Wing, Western Air Command
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Based at PAF Base Samungli, Quetta
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Operates Alouette III helicopters
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Covers western border regions
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Mountain rescue capability
Notable Operations
Mountain rescue missions
2005 Earthquake relief
Medical evacuation
Border area support
Disaster response
Achievements
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Mountain rescue expertise
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Numerous lives saved
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Earthquake relief operations
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High-altitude operations
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Humanitarian service
Squadron Insignia
Saviour angel representing rescue and deliverance