109 Squadron (Israel)
109 Squadron | |
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Active | July 1951 – Present |
Country | Israel |
Branch | Israeli Air Force |
Role | Air Defence |
Garrison/HQ | Ramat David Airbase |
Nickname(s) | The Valley Squadron |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | F-16D |
The 109 Squadron of the Israeli Air Force, also known as The Valley Squadron, operates F-16D fighters out of Ramat David Airbase.
History
[edit]The squadron began operating the De Havilland Mosquito FB Mk.VI and PR Mk XVI in July 1951.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]Wikimedia Commons has media related to Squadron 109 (Israeli Air Force).
- Global Security Profile
- The Vally Squadron Archived 2015-09-18 at the Wayback Machine