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Today in History
Forged in courage, tempered in battle and immortalised through extraordinary feats of valour, No 14 Squadron, the legendary “Tail Choppers,” proudly traces its origins to 01 November 1948, when it became the first Squadron raised after Pakistan’s independence. From its humble beginnings with Fury and Tempest aircraft, the Squadron embarked upon an extraordinary journey, destined to carve its name in golden letters in the glorious combat history of Pakistan Air Force.
The true measure of its fighting spirit emerged during the 1965 and 1971 Wars, when, as the sole PAF combat representative in East Pakistan, the Squadron stood resolute against overwhelming odds. Its finest hour dawned on 07 September 1965, when five F-86 Sabres, led by Sqn Ldr Shabbir H. Syed, thundered towards Kalaikunda Air Base in a daring low-level assault. Striking with devastating precision, the fearless formation destroyed 10 Canberras and two Hunters, besides damaging several other enemy aircraft. This audacious mission became an enduring symbol of PAF's offensive spirit, tactical brilliance and indomitable courage. In recognition of its exceptional wartime exploits, the Squadron was presented its Colour on 01 November 1976, proudly bearing the battle honours “Kalaikunda 1965” and “Dhaka 1971” — immortalising its sacrifices and battlefield triumphs.
From the roaring engines of Fury and Tempest to the formidable F-6, F-16 and F-7P, the Squadron has continuously reinvented itself to meet the evolving challenges of aerial warfare. Its induction of the JF-17 Thunder on 16 February, 2017 heralded a new chapter of combat prowess transforming it into a formidable Multi Role fighter unit.
No 14 Squadron embodies a legacy of valour, sacrifice and an unyielding will to prevail. Nearly eight decades after its inception, the legendary “Tail Choppers” remain as formidable in spirit as the warriors who first carried its emblem into battle — ever vigilant, ever ready and ever determined to defend the sacred skies of Pakistan.
#14Squadron #TailChoppers #PAF #PakistanAirForce #PAFHistory
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Jude Bellingham vs Croatia
🔟/🔟 teapaw.org/A06ix/status/210644955…
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Touchline and Troll Football running a clueless victimizing gimmick over one of the most basic rules in the sport
🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Fans on social media are discussing a double standard that has happened recently in football.
Israeli player Abu Farchi was sent off for grabbing the corner flag and mimicking a gun.
Anthony Gordon did exactly the same vs. Spain but was NOT sent off.
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Abu Farchi was sent off for a second yellow after pulling the corner flag from the ground for his celebration. He and Israel's FA say it's a snooker cue, not a gun. Gordon's finger-gun gesture did not remove a flag and he had no prior booking. theguardian.com/football/2026/… en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sayed_Abu… reuters.com/sports/soccer/…
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After 1965 war, PAF had a thorough review of its operational bases and found out that 50% of its fighting assets ✈️ were stationed at Sargodha complex alone, at which a lucky shot by Canbera bombers might have a disastrous effect in future !
Air Marshal Nur Khan ordered a green field new airbase after 3 workhorses ;
Mauripur (Karachi)
Sargodha
Peshawar
Original choice was Jhang city in Punjab 🇵🇰 but due to expensive land, it was shifted down south to dreary little town of Shorkot, which had railway junction and direct access to Sui gas pipeline + 220 KV electricity transmission line on multan-faisalabad section.
It was named PAF base "Rafiqui" after outstanding fighter pilot Squardon Leader Sarfaraz Rafiqui, S.J🏅on his first anniversary in sep 1966. After the biggest firepower demonstration at Jamrud range in nov 1967, No 23 squardon with F-6 activated this new eagles nest for two weeks and handed it over to care and maintenance unit (C&MU) with 1 officer and 20 airmen !
Plessey AR-1 low level radar 📡 and dozens of bofors L-60 anti aircraft guns followed suit next year. Finally, in sep 1971 group captain syed zaheer Hussain was appointed first base commander and No. 17 squardon with F-86E sabres moved in from Masroor to make it operational permanently !
2 IAF Su-7 fighter jets of No 32 sqn 🇮🇳 flying from amritsar to shorkot were shotdown by AAA guns on 4th & 5th dec strikes viz ;
Flt Lt M.S Grewal (PoW)
Flt Lt V V Tambay (KIA)
Rafiqui also lost 2 sabre jets parked on open ground but dummies of F-6 painted on tarmac and wooden clones distracted bogeys and avoided shooting at real targets in pens ... B-57 bombers were also staged through to hit Agra airbase in U.P (deepest strike ever mounted by either side)
On 6th Dec, IAF Canberas struck in force and cratered runway which was patched up after serious trouble of 3 days during intense bombardment from the air as many bombs fell haywire in nearby villages, killing many rural folks. Sabres flew relentlessly in Suleimanke sector and helped in close air support missions. That is how "baptism with fire" of 1971 ended of this youngest addition to PAF network !
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🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester City found guilty on virtually all charges relating to breaches of Premier League financial regulations. #MCFC expected to appeal against verdict issued by independent commission. Sanctions undecided, process ongoing @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7049721…
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Arda Guler vs Rayo Vallecano
Masterclass in 20 minutes teapaw.org/WC26burner/status/2098…
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The amount of AI shitposting in this video is crazy but the signaling of targeting INS Vikrant in the next war with India is nice to see. But please don't become like Iranians, that shit is so gay.
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Thank You, Pakistan, for support and solidarity! 🇺🇦🇵🇰
Our long-standing partnership will further strengthen and develop. Ukraine – Pakistan dosti hmesha zindabad!
🇵🇰🤝🇺🇦 Pakistan extends its warm felicitations to the Government and people of Ukraine.
Happy Independence day🇺🇦!
@MFA_Ukraine
@PakinUkraine
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This is an appreciation thread for 130th Air Engineering Depot at OPRN where C130s come to be MROed. 🧵
C130 Hercules is a workhorse of PAFs air mobility squadrons. There are 24 of them in service, some of which were procured as long ago as 1963.
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The serial numbers have been photoshopped out in the official release, but plane spotters have already captured the aircraft when they were coming in to land. The two single-seaters are BS 007 & BS 025. The two twin-seaters are RB 206 & RB 204.
Indian Air Force Rafales made their Pitch Black debut, launching into the Northern Territory night to complete high-end multinational air combat training. @IAF_MCC
🇦🇺 🇮🇳 🤝
#AusAirForce #YourADF #StrongerTogether #PitchBlack26 #Rafale
