| No. 81 Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | Since 1963 (60–61) |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Allegiance |  Pakistan Air Force |
| Branch | GD(P)/Flying |
| Type | Squadron |
| Role | SAR & OCU |
| Airbase | PAF Base Peshawar |
| Nickname(s) | Kangaroos |
| Mascot(s) | A Kangaroo |
| Helicopters | Alouette-III |
| Engagements | |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Helicopter | Alouette-III |
The No. 81 Search & Rescue Squadron nicknamed Kangaroos is a helicopter unit of the Pakistan Air Force. It operates French Alouette-III helicopters providing SAR coverage from PAF Base Peshawar. It also runs the Helicopter Flying Training School (HFTS) where PAF helicopter pilots receive basic training on rotorcrafts.[1][2][3][4][5]
- ^ "Search & Rescue squadrons". GlobalSecurity.org.
- ^ Warnes, Alan (2009). The Pakistan Air Force (1998-2008): A New Dawn.
- ^ Hashmi, Qadeer (2014). History of the Pakistan Air Force 1999-2013 (1st ed.).
- ^ Khan, Farhat; Hashmi, Qadeer (2024). History of the Pakistan Air Force (2014-2023): The Next Generation Air Force (1st ed.). p. 288. ISBN 978-969-7518-01-2.
- ^ "Orbats".