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List of Pakistan Air Force squadrons

The following is a list of all active aircraft squadrons of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), sorted by type. Squadrons are listed by their current names and roles.

Aerial Refueling Squadrons

Aerobatics Display Squadrons

Airborne Early Warning Squadrons

Combat Squadrons

Combat Commanders' School Squadrons

Electronic Warfare Squadrons

Search and Rescue Squadrons

Training Squadrons

Transport Squadrons

See also

References

Footnotes

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