 3 Sqn's efforts were recognised by the award of Four VrCs, one of which was awarded posthumously to Sqn Ldr Jasbir Singh, for the strike against Rahwali Radar station.At the outbreak of the war, No.3 Sqn was tasked with interdiction, ground support and reconnaissance roles in support of IX Corps in the Fazilka and Suleimanke areas of the Kashmir and Chhamb Sector under the Western Air Command.