Griffins
No. 5 SQUADRON PAF COLLEGE CHAKLALA The No. 5 Squadron, also known as the "Griffins", is a prestigious advance jet training squadron of Pakistan Air Force College Chaklala with the secondary task of intercepting unwanted intruders, based at the Pakistan Air Force Base Chaklala, assigned to the No. 48 Tactical Interceptor Wing of the Pakistan Air Force's Central Air Command. Established in 1949 at Pakistan Air Force College Chaklala, it holds the distinction of being the oldest squadron in all the Pakistan Air Force Colleges. As the first operational flying squadron for combat training, the Griffins have been at the forefront of producing highly skilled combat pilots. Their rich history and legacy continue to inspire new generations of aviators. The squadron is considered the most elite and senior among all the fleets of the Pakistan Air Force College. HISTORY No. 5 Squadron was initially raised on September 11, 1949, at the Royal Pakistan Air Force College in Chaklala