No. 5 Squadron BAF
Military unit
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No. 5 Squadron BAF is a fighter squadron of Bangladesh Air Force, located in Dhaka.
| No. 5 Squadron BAF | |
|---|---|
Logo of No. 5 Squadron BAF | |
| Active | 1972 – present |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Allegiance | Bangladesh |
| Branch |  Bangladesh Air Force |
| Type | Fighter squadron |
| Base | BAF Base Bir Uttom A. K. Khandker |
| Nickname | Supersonic Defenders |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | F-7BG, FT-7BG |
History
The squadron is the country's first fighter squadron, established right after the liberation war in 1972. At beginning, it flew one T-33 and F-86 Sabre abandoned by No. 14 Squadron PAF. After a few months, the squadron received six MiG-21MFs and two MiG-21UMs. The squadron also flew Shenyang FT-5. Later, the squadron was equipped with FT-7MBs and F-7MBs. As of 2026, the squadron operates FT-7BG and F-7BG. [1][2][3]
It has received national standard by President of Bangladesh.[4] The squadron often participates in exercises with United States Air Force.[5]
In 2001, Squadron Leader Mohsin of the squadron was killed when his jet crashed in Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.[6] In 2008, a jet of the squadron crashed and the pilot, Squadron Leader Morshed was killed.[7] In 2018, another jet of the squadron crashed and claimed the life of the pilot, Wing Commander Dipu.[8]
