No. 86 Squadron
Ababeel
"Himayat Karo"
Provide Protection
Active
📅Formed: October 1983
Base
PAF Base M. M. Alam
Role
Search and Rescue
Current Aircraft:
Alouette III
SAR squadron operating Alouette III helicopters. Part of Northern Air Command's 37 Combat Training Wing.
History
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Formed in October 1983
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Part of 37 Combat Training Wing, Northern Air Command
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Based at PAF Base M. M. Alam, Mianwali
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Operates Alouette III helicopters
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Supports training operations
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SAR for training areas
Notable Operations
Training area SAR
Pilot rescue missions
Medical evacuation
Disaster response
Humanitarian missions
Achievements
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Training safety support
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Quick reaction SAR
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Pilot rescue expertise
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Humanitarian operations
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Reliable SAR coverage
Squadron Insignia
Ababeel (swallow birds) from Quranic reference symbolizing protection