No. 25 Squadron BAF
Military unit
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No. 25 Squadron BAF is a fighter squadron of the Bangladesh Air Force. It is one of the squadrons which operate the F-7 series fighter jets.
| No. 25 Squadron BAF | |
|---|---|
 Log of No. 25 Squadron | |
| Active | 1989 – present |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Allegiance | Bangladesh |
| Branch |  Bangladesh Air Force |
| Type | Fighter squadron |
| Base | BAF Base Zahurul Haque |
| Nickname | The Trendsetters |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | F-7MB, FT-7MB |
| Trainer | L-39ZA |
History
The squadron started its journey in 1989 and used to operate F-6 and FT-6. Later the squadron had acquired L-39ZA.[1] The squadron is the first operational conversion unit of BAF.[2] At present, the squadron operates F-7MB and FT-7B.[3] The unit had received BAF Colours earlier in 2019.[4]
A jet of the squadron had crashed in the Bay of Bengal and claimed the life of a flight lieutenant.[5]
