111 Squadron PN
| 111 Squadron | |
|---|---|
| ۱۱۱ سکواڈرن | |
A Sea King Mk. 45 of the 111 Squadron conducting rescue exercises at international waters in 2010. | |
| Active | Since 1974 (50 years, 9 months) |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Allegiance | Pakistan Navy |
| Branch | Pakistan Naval Air Arm |
| Type | Squadron |
| Role | Anti-submarine warfare & Anti-surface warfare |
| Station | PNS Mehran |
| Nickname(s) | 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 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.