No. 2 Squadron PAF
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No. 2 Squadron, nicknamed the Minhasians, is a Multi-role, fighter squadron of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). It is named after Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas, the youngest & PAF's sole recipient of the Nishan-e-Haider Gallantry medal. [1][2][3][4][5]
Quick Facts No. 2 Squadron Minhasians, Active ...
No. 2 Squadron Minhasians | |
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Active | April 1975 – Present |
Country | Pakistan |
Allegiance | Pakistan Armed Forces |
Branch | Pakistan Air Force |
Type | Fighter squadron |
Role | Multi-role |
Part of | Southern Air Command |
Airbase | PAF Base Masroor |
Nickname(s) | Minhasians |
Mascot(s) | Rashid Minhas |
Insignia | |
Identification symbol | Nishan-e-Haider on the tail section |
Aircraft flown | |
Attack | JF-17 |
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