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Old 05-01-2009, 10:42 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Default Re: Pakistan Army Aviation Patches

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Originally Posted by Bezerk View Post
The original squadron crest of No. 4 Army Aviation Squadron from 1970's era. The Mi-8's were retired from service in the late 80's. The squadron currently flies Mi-17's.

The word "Gallant" was added after the 1971 war to indicate the "awe-inspiring" performance of this squadron's pilots during the 1971 war in then East Pakistan.

No. 4 Squadron has the distinct honor of being the only serving unit in East Pakistan not to have surrendered on Dec. 16, 1971. The squadron flew Alouette 3's and Mi-8's in East Pakistan.

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4 Aviation squadron is now renamed as 4 Air Assault squadron and it is equipped with Bell 412 helicopters.
The squadron is now at Quetta.
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