No. 101 Special Flying Unit
| No. 101 Special Flying Unit BAF | |
|---|---|
| Active | 2001–present |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Allegiance | Bangladesh |
| Branch |  Bangladesh Air Force |
| Type | Composite squadron |
| Base | BAF Base Bashar |
| Nicknames | Excellence & Beyond |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Helicopter | Mil Mi-17, Mil Mi-171 |
| Transport | C-130B, C-130J |
The No. 101 Special Flying Unit is a composite squadron of the Bangladesh Air Force, assigned at BAF Base Bashar.
History
It was established in 2001 to perform VIP and VVIP duties along with taking part in special operations. It is the country's only composite squadron. In its initial days, it operated Mi-17, Bell 212 and An-32. Later, the squadron received C-130 and now performs the duty of transportation.[1][2] As of 2026, the squadron operates the C-130J and C-130B, doing the role of a transport squadron.[3][4]
The squadron often participates in exercises with United States Air Force.[5] It is often used to send humantarian aids to different countries.[6][7]
References
- ↑ "Freedom of the Skies".
- ↑ "BAF ORBAT".
- ↑ "US origin 5th C-130J transport aircraft arrives in Bangladesh Air Force | News". BSS. Retrieved 2026-05-03.
- ↑ "BAF receives fifth C-130J".
- ↑ "Exercise Cope South 2015".
- ↑ "Bangladesh sends emergency relief to Sri Lanka following cyclone, floods". Dhaka Tribune. 2025-12-03. Retrieved 2026-05-03.
- ↑ Report, The (2025-04-01). "Bangladesh Sends Second Emergency Aid Consignment to Earthquake-Hit Myanmar". thereport.live/. Retrieved 2026-05-03.