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The Dhimari 45th Fighter squadron (Scorpions) was formed a few years before the War after NATO countries decided to sell off redundant F-84's.The squadrons main responsibility was ground support and recon but they flew Fighter patrols as needed during the conflic.The 45th Squadron took part in the successful attack on the Parani Naval base at Al Hakarr.durring the raid The 45th attacked the air defenses while the main strike force destroyed the bulk of the patrol vessels docked there.