111 ASW Squadron | |
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۱۱۱ سکواڈرن | |
Active | Since 1974 (50 years) |
Country | Pakistan |
Allegiance | Pakistan Navy |
Branch | Pakistan Naval Air Arm |
Type | Squadron |
Role | Anti-submarine warfare & Anti-surface warfare |
Station | PNS Mehran |
Nickname(s) | Arabian Sharks |
Motto(s) | Search and Strike |
Mascot(s) | A Shark |
Anniversaries | 8 September (Navy day) |
Helicopters | Westland Sea King (multiple variants) |
111 ASW Squadron also known by their nickname the Arabian sharks is a helicopter squadron of the Pakistan Naval Air Arm. It is based at PNS Mehran and operates Westland Sea King helicopters deployed aboard various ships of the Pakistan Navy. The squadron was established in September 1974 at its home base as an Anti-submarine warfare squadron.[1][2][3]