No. 87 Squadron
Dragonflies
"Phurteela Bachao"
Swift Rescue
Active
📅Formed: July 1997
Role
Search and Rescue
Current Aircraft:
Alouette IIIMi-171Sh
SAR squadron operating Alouette III and Mi-171Sh helicopters. Part of Northern Air Command's 33 Tactical Wing.
History
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Formed in July 1997
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Part of 33 Tactical Wing, Northern Air Command
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Based at PAF Base Minhas, Kamra
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Operates Alouette III and Mi-171Sh helicopters
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Dual aircraft capability
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SAR and combat support
Notable Operations
SAR missions
Combat support
Disaster relief
Medical evacuation
Humanitarian operations
Achievements
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Dual aircraft operations
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Swift response capability
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Combat support missions
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Humanitarian service
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Reliable SAR operations
Squadron Insignia
Dragonfly representing agility and swift response