In 2009, the squadron performed hundreds of airborne missions, including some begun by the Pakistan Army. They parachuted hundreds of Pakistani paratroopers into the Swat Valley and took part in operations in South Waziristan. During Operation Black Thunderstorm, Operation "Rah e Raast" and Operation "Rah-e-Nijat", the squadron parachuted thousands of Pakistani troops and flew continuously, day and night.