No. 7 Squadron PAF

No. 7 TA Squadron
Bandits
ActiveJune 1960 – Present
Country Pakistan
Allegiance Pakistan
Branch Pakistan Air Force
RoleMulti-role
AirbasePAF Base Mushaf
Nickname(s)Bandits
AircraftDassault Mirage III (ROSE I upgraded)
Engagements1965 Indo-Pakistani War
1971 Indo-Pakistani War
Decorations1965:
7× Sitara-i-Juraat
5× Imtiazi Sanads
1971:
8× Sitara-i-Basalats
2× Tamgha-i- Basalats
Commanders
OCWing Commander Mahnoor Baloch
SEOSqn Ldr Huma Qureshi
Notable
commanders
8-Pass Charlie
Air Vice Marshal Michael John O'Brian
Insignia
Patch
Aircraft flown
AttackNanchang A-5C (1982–1991)
BomberB-57 Canberra (1960–1982)
FighterMirage IIIO (1991–1993)
Mirage IIIO ROSE I (1997—Present)
ReconnaissanceMirage-IIIEA
TrainerMirage-IIIDP

No. 7 Squadron, nicknamed the Bandits, is a tactical attack squadron of the Pakistan Air Force. Which is under the No. 38 Tactical Attack wing.