The 1st Special Operations Wing (Mercenary) was formed in June 1959 by Prince Fa'ad of the Kingdom of Dhimar. It was part of the emergency buildup of air power to supplement the under-equipped Dhimar Air Force, which faced ever-increasing threats from Soviet-backed Empire of Paran.  Intrigued and impressed by the legendary Flying Tigers of World War II, Prince Fa'ad forms several Mercenary squadrons filled with foreign pilots willing to fly and fight for money and glory.   