Griffins
"Taa Qayamat Pehre Pe"
On Guard Till Eternity
Role
Multi-role Fighter
Current Aircraft:
PAF's first fighter squadron originally raised for RIAF at Risalpur, later formed at Lahore. The squadron crest is a red griffin symbolizing strength, aggressiveness, and vigilance. Commanded by seven Chiefs of Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force.
History
Originally raised on 13 November 1943 for RIAF at Risalpur
Formed at Lahore on 3 January 1944 with Hawker Hurricane IIC
Allocated to Peshawar as RPAF's first fighter squadron with Hawker Tempest fighters
Commanded by Squadron Leader M. Ibrahim Khan initially
Operated F-104 Starfighter and Mirage 5 over the years
Currently stationed at PAF Base Mushaf, Sargodha with F-16 AM/BM
Battle honours: Sargodha 65 and Karachi 71 displayed on squadron crest scrolls
Notable Operations
1965 War - Battle of Sargodha
1971 War - Air defense of Karachi
Soviet-Afghan War - Shot down 3 aircraft (1 Su-22, 1 probable Su-22, 1 An-26)
War on Terror - Combat air patrols
Achievements
PAF's first operational fighter squadron
Commanded by seven Chiefs of Air Staff
Battle honours: Sargodha 65 and Karachi 71
Multiple aerial victories in 1965 and 1971 wars
Three confirmed kills during Soviet-Afghan War
Symbol of PAF excellence and tradition
Squadron Insignia
Red griffin on squadron crest suggesting strength, aggressiveness, and vigilance. Scrolls display battle honours Sargodha 65 and Karachi 71.