No. 21 Squadron BAF
| No. 21 Squadron BAF | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1986 – present |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Allegiance | Bangladesh |
| Branch |  Bangladesh Air Force |
| Type | Fighting squadron |
| Base | BAF Base Zahurul Haque |
| Nickname | The Avengers |
| Motto | Shotru Digonte Bivishika |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Trainer | Yak-130 |
No. 21 Squadron BAF is a squadron of the Bangladesh Air Force, based at BAF Base Zahurul Haque.
History
The squadron was established in 1986 and is a specialised squadron focusing on air to ground combat. In its early days, it flew Nanchang A-5III. It used FT-6 to train the pilos for flying A-5. Later, under Forces Goal 2030, the squadron was reequipped with Yak-130.[1][2][3]
It carried out sorties against enemies in 2008 and was deployed in Operation Naf Rokkha. It has received national standard in 2021.[4] Two jets of the squadron crashed in late 2017.[5] In 2024, another jet of the squadron crashed and took the life of Squadron Leader Asim Jawwad. He is remembered for not ejecting, by which he saved an entire village.[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.
- ↑ "NATIONAL STANDARD AWARDED TO 11 SQUADRON & 21 SQUADRON OF BAF". ispr.gov.bd. 23 February 2021. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "Two BAF trainer aircraft crash". The Daily Star. 28 December 2017. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "Pilot dies as BAF training jet crashes in Chattogram". The Daily Star. 9 May 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2026.