No. 15 Squadron BAF
| No. 15 Squadron BAF | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1977 – present |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Allegiance | Bangladesh |
| Branch |  Bangladesh Air Force |
| Type | Training squadron |
| Base | BAF Base Matiur Rahman |
| Nickname | Dauntless in the Horizon |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Trainer | K-8 |
No. 15 Squadron BAF is a training squadron of the Bangladesh Air Force, based at BAF Base Matiur Rahman.
History
The squadron started its journey in 1977 and flew Magister. Later it operated the T-37Bs. As an implementation of Forces Goal 2030, the squadron received K-8 and is the sole squadron operating it. It is a part of the Bangladesh Air Force Academy and conducts the basic conversion training. The squadron also performs night patrolling and can be transformed into a fighter squadron if necessary.[1][2][3]
The squadron was awarded BAF colours in 2020.[4] The squadron takes part in different aerobatic shows such as passing out parade, inaguration of any significant infrastructure and at the national parade.[5]
One 1 July 2018, a jet of the squadron crashed during a night training mission, resulting the death of both of the pilots.[6]
References
- ↑ "FREEDOM OF THE SKIES". Key Military. Archived from the original on 12 March 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "Bangladesh Air Force". Scramble.nl. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "Bangladesh Air Force gets Yak-130 combat trainer aircraft, AW 139 rescue helicopters". bdnews24.com. 6 December 2015. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "BAF COLOUR awarded to different squadrons and units". ispr.gov.bd. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "BAF displays colorful fly past, aerobatics show to mark Padma bridge opening". Dhaka Tribune. 25 June 2022. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "2 air force pilots killed in Jessore training aircraft crash: ISPR". The Daily Star. 2 July 2018. Retrieved 5 May 2026.